Cherry Quinoa

from nwcherries.com

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1  cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2  tablespoons  chopped anaheim chilies
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2  cups  pitted northwest fresh sweet cherries
• 8  ounces  small cooked peeled shrimp
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
•  prepared salsa (optional)

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil; add broth, quinoa, Anaheim pepper, salt, and ground pepper.
2. Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 18 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
3. Fluff mixture with a fork and gently stir in cherries, shrimp, and parsley. Serve with salsa, if desired.