{"id":182,"date":"2010-05-09T13:06:40","date_gmt":"2010-05-09T17:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/?p=182"},"modified":"2010-10-03T19:33:22","modified_gmt":"2010-10-03T23:33:22","slug":"healthy-quinoa-with-toasted-almonds-and-dried-cranberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shrinktheplanet-weightloss.com\/weightloss-diets\/healthy-quinoa-with-toasted-almonds-and-dried-cranberries\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Quinoa with toasted Almonds and Dried Cranberries."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Quinoa with Toasted Almonds & Dried Cranberries Casserole<\/h3>\n

4 – 6 Servings:\u00a0This quinoa stove top casserole cooks quickly because the almonds and quinoa are roasted, and then boiling water is added. The quinoa should be drained well before roasting.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/h2>\n
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  • 1 cup quinoa<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup slivered blanched almonds<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil<\/li>\n
  • 1 1\/2 cups boiling water<\/li>\n
  • 1 vegan vegetable bouillon cube<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 tsp salt<\/li>\n
  • 1 cinnamon stick<\/li>\n
  • 1 bay leaf<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 cup dried cranberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Directions:<\/h2>\n
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    1. Soak the quinoa 15 minutes in cold water<\/li>\n
    2. Stir the quinoa with your hand, pour off most of the water and drain through a fine mesh strainer<\/li>\n
    3. Shake dry in the strainer, then set the strainer over a bowl or pitcher<\/li>\n
    4. Heat a wide bottomed pan on medium heat and add the oil<\/li>\n
    5. Stir and toast the sliced almonds until golden, then remove from pan<\/li>\n
    6. Add the quinoa. Stir and toast until dry and turning color<\/li>\n
    7. Add boiling water, veggie cube, salt, bay leaf and cinnamon stick, and dried cranberries<\/li>\n
    8. Bring back to boil, cover, turn the heat to simmer, cook for 10 minutes or until all the water is absorbed<\/li>\n
    9. Remove from heat and allow to sit five minutes with the lid on<\/li>\n
    10. Fluff gently with a fork and serve<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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