Red Quinoa with Raisins and Pecans
This red quinoa dish is tasty and good for you. The raisins and pecans give it a sweet chewy texture. This tasty recipe is simple to make and goes well with a light main course or as a side dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions:
Rinse the red quinoa under cold water
In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed
In a separate pan, toast the chopped pecans over medium heat until fragrant
Set aside
In the same pan, heat olive oil
Add raisins and saut until they plump up
Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl
Mix in the sauted raisins and toasted pecans
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Serve warm and enjoy

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