Middle Eastern Quinoa & Apricots

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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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).