Quinoa Stuffing With Leeks Walnuts And Cherries Recipes

QUINOA STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine the stock and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the quinoa and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the onion mixture from the heat and add the quinoa to the pan. Stir in the sage and salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Transfer the stuffing to an 8-inch square pan and bake for 30 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley before serving.

CLASSIC STUFFING

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet. Add onions and celery, and cook over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage, stir to combine, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock, and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, until liquid has reduced by half.
• Transfer onion mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add all remaining ingredients, including the remaining stock; mix to combine.

QUINOA STUFFING WITH LEEKS, WALNUTS AND CHERRIES

Steps:

• Prepare quinoa according to package directions, using broth instead of water. When it is done cooking and all broth has been absorbed, fluff with fork.
• Meanwhile, spray a skillet with cooking spray and then add the butter.
• Melt butter over medium high heat. Once melted, add leeks, celery, pepper, and sage.
• Saute until leeks and celery are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Combine veggie mixture and quinoa. Stir in cherries and walnuts.
• Heat through just before serving.