Middle Eastern Quinoa & Apricots

Jozieo's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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

Directions:

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

Reviews

[lardgal]

Excellent flavors. I used the Harvest Grain mix from Trader Joe's and a mixture of currants, dried blueberries and raisins. It came out great with many requests for the recipe.