Holiday Quinoa Dressing
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: DASH diet
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Serves: 8
 
Try this heart healthy dressing this holiday season.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups organic whole grain white Quinoa
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 whole large white onion-chopped
  • 2 celery stalks- chopped
  • 1½ tsp minced garlic
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tsp sage seasoning
  • 1 tsp cilantro
  • 1-2 tsp or season to taste- Mrs. DASH lemon pepper seasoning blend
  • ½ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
  1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve or fine strainer to remove all residue.
  2. Combine low-sodium chicken broth, ½ tsp sage, 1 tbsp olive oil and a dash of Mrs. DASH lemon pepper and rinsed quinoa a medium- deep saucepan; bring to boil.
  3. Reduce to a simmer for about 15 mins. until quinoa absorbs most of the water;
  4. cooked grain appears soft + translucent.
  5. Set pot aside, covered
  6. In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat,
  7. stir in white chopped onions, celery, garlic, ½ tsp sage, cilantro and Mrs. DASH lemon pepper seasoning and sautee for 2 mins.
  8. Add cranberries and green onions cook for 1 min. more or until cranberries are tender and green onions are tender but not brown.
  9. Add the onion/cranberry mixture and sliced green onions to the cooked quinoa pot.
  10. Mix thoroughly; Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Info. is based on amount per serving.
* Recommendation-
A box of Ancient Harvest- gluten free Traditional Quinoa- organic white grains
Nature's Basket organic- low-sodium chicken broth
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ cup Calories: 170 Fat: 3g Saturated fat: 0g Trans fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 32g Sodium: 35mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 6g
Recipe by Vicki Doe Fitness at https://vickidoefitness.com/holiday-quinoa-dressing/