Orange Quinoa Stuffing
Orange Quinoa Stuffing
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herbs such as parsley, basil, oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 stalks/ribs celery, diced
- 4 green onions, sliced (green parts only)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Bring chicken broth, quinoa, herbs, and salt and pepper to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add celery, green onions and pine nuts. Sauté until celery is tender and pine nuts are golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- When quinoa is done cooking, toss with the celery mixture, dried cranberries and orange zest.
- Serve warm or use to stuff a winter squash.