Quinoa with Pine Nuts, Basil and Cranberries Recipe

The last post on fresh herbs inspired me to plant some basil and see if it would grow! Sure enough with sun and water, I have loads of basil ready for great recipes.  Below is a quinoa recipe which is loaded with fiber and protein!

Quinoa with Cranberries, Pine Nuts and Basil

Serving: 4

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, roasted
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 T olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional:  parmesan or feta cheese, walnuts, chopped red onions

Directions:

1. Combine rinsed quinoa and chicken broth in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn down heat, cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2. Mix cranberries, basil, pine nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper with cooked quinoa.
3. Taste and add more ingredients if desired.  Throw in optional ingredients to spice it up!