A Lighter Quinoa Stuffing

"Hey check it out--a stuffing that isn't all greasy and is good for you AND it tastes good! This dish is also vegetarian/vegan mmmmm-mm"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Boil 4 cups of water, season with bay leaves and salt.
  • Add quinoa and return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover ad simmer for about 20 minutes, until water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat, take out bay leaves and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp of oil in a frying pan.
  • Sauté squash and zucchini-season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper (if you have it) until slightly browned.
  • Combine veggies and quinoa.
  • Drizzle on remaining oil.
  • Stir in onions parsley, mint, apricots, and cranberries, then the black beans.
  • Grate in lemon peel and squeeze on lemon juice to taste.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Reviews

  1. Very interesting dish. Fresh and tangy with the lemon, green onions, apricot and cranberry... yet earthy and creamy with the squash, black beans and hearty quinoa. I am not so sure about using the bay leaf again as I did not like that flavor with the fruits and mint. I am not sure that this would be a good stuffing due to the strong flavors. That aside, this is a nice way to use quinoa and makes a tasty protein packed vegetarian entree or side dish for a meaty meal. Thanks!
     
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