Cherry Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped anaheim chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups pitted northwest fresh sweet cherries
• 8 ounces small cooked peeled shrimp
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• prepared salsa (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion and garlic in oil; add broth, quinoa, Anaheim pepper, salt, and ground pepper.

2. 2

   Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 18 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

3. 3

   Fluff mixture with a fork and gently stir in cherries, shrimp, and parsley. Serve with salsa, if desired.