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Red Harvest Quinoa

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 8
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Enjoy quinoa packed apple, pine nuts, dried berries and orange juice - a distinctive side dish!
Updated Oct 20, 2023
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked red or white quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped baking apple
  • 1 1/2 cups roasted vegetable stock (from 32-oz container) or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 jar (1 3/4 oz) pine nuts (about 1/3 cup), toasted
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps

  • 1
    Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, apple and quinoa in butter 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Stir in vegetable stock and orange juice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff with fork.
  • 4
    Stir in cranberries, nuts, cheese and salt. Sprinkle with parsley.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wah, is very mild flavored, whole grain and loaded with nutrients. Before cooking, it needs to be thoroughly rinsed to remove its natural bitter coating. Place it in a fine-mesh strainer and hold under cold running water until the water runs clear.
  • tip 2
    Once you're used to eating grains, you'll want to serve them often. Quinoa is high in protein, low in fat and cooks quickly, making it a great grain to use. The cranberries, orange juice and apple are reminiscent of fall. If you'd like to reduce the saturated fat, use canola oil instead of butter.
  • tip 3
    Whole Grain Serving: 1
  • tip 4
    To Toast Nuts: Sprinkle nuts in ungreased skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until light brown. Remove from heat.
  • tip 5
    Chopped walnuts, pecans or slivered almonds can be substituted for the pine nuts. Any of these adds a crunch to this dish, to make it special.

Nutrition

190 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 26g Total Carbohydrate, 10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
340mg
14%
Potassium
270mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
10g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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