Quinoa with Dried Cherries

I found this recipe in a magazine the other day and decided to try it.  I think it's really good but I also may tweak it for future uses.  The dried cherries give a great taste to the quinoa.

Quinoa with Dried Cherries:

1 cup quinoa

1 cup dried tart cherries

1/4 cup fresh parsley

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 teaspoon (for onion)

3/4 teaspoon salt

freshly ground pepper

 

 

First add 1 cup of quinoa to 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

When the quinoa is almost done heat some olive oil in a pan and sautee the onion for about 5 minutes. 

When quinoa is done add the cherries, parsley, vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil, onion, salt and some fresh ground pepper.

 

Mix it all together and ta-da it's done.  Really simple and would make a great side dish to chicken or salmon. Simply Delicious.