MIDDLE EASTERN QUINOA & APRICOTS

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This is a sweetish healthy side dish, or vegan main dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving. I use a packaged mix of the 3 grains but I suppose you can use what ever grains you like. I am going to try this with brown rice.

Provided by Jozieo

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup of mixed quinoa, Red Lentils & Bulgar Wheat
3 -6 chopped apricots
2 tablespoons raisins
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a pot:.
  • Stir fry the grains in 1 Tbsp oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add chopped apricots, raisins, spices and stir.
  • Add 2 1/4 c hot or boiling water.
  • Bring to boil, cover pot and simmer on a low flame for 34-45 minutess. (All the water should be absorbed).
  • Turn off stove and let sit an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
  • (my hubbie likes this cold too).

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