Hazelnut and dried cherry quinoa

Looking for a high-protein vegan dinner recipe? Sink your fork into this quinoa recipe, showcasing crunchy hazelnuts and chewy dried cherries. This vegan meal in one can also be served as a tasty vegan holiday side dish.

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Hazelnut and Dried Cherry Quinoa

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1/2 cup minced red onion

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

• 1 cup ivory or red quinoa

• 2 cups vegetable broth or water

• 1/3 cup dried cherries

• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
2. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir quinoa into ingredients to combine.
3. Add broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
4. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and add cherries, lemon zest and juice, and parsley. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve garnished with hazelnuts.

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