Quinoa Stuffing with Leeks, Walnuts, and Cherries

Name: Quinoa Stuffing with Leeks, Walnuts, and Cherries
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 tablespoon butter; Cooking spray; 2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3/4 pound); ½ cup chopped celery; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

4 Ratings
3 Reviews

Use sweet or tart dried cherries, or you can substitute dried cranberries.

By Joy Zacharia

Recipe by Cooking Light November 2006

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Yield:

8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

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Directions

Step 1
Bring broth and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

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Step 2
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add leek, celery, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and sage; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in cooked quinoa, cherries, and walnuts; cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

202 calories; calories from fat 22%; fat 4.9g; saturated fat 1.1g; mono fat 1.4g; poly fat 2.1g; protein 5.3g; carbohydrates 33.2g; fiber 4.4g; cholesterol 4mg; iron 2.8mg; sodium 245mg; calcium 63mg.

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bjane1

07/03/2012

I have been trying to find a quinoa recipe that my husband likes. His comment was "this is not bad." While not necessarily a glowing review, he did have seconds! I used fresh sage and served with BBQ pork tenderloin chops and steamed broccoli.

Bethany10

12/04/2011

Surprisingly good! My husband and I kept going back for more. We halved it and substitued the dried cranberries for cherries and used almonds instead of walnuts. Also cooked the quinoa in vegetable broth. The buttery leeks made all the difference. Will definitely make again!

bmv0220

04/06/2011

Loved this healthier alternative to regular stuffing. Only alteration was to add about 2 cups of 1 inch cubed roasted butternut squash (30+ minutes at 400 degrees) to the mix. Served with Apple Cider-Brined turkey and Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole for a complete Spring Thanksgiving style meal.

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