Name: Tri-Color Quinoa with Golden Raisins & Pecans
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 5 – 6 Tbsp. shallot, chopped; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 3/4 cups water; 1 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups quinoa
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
5 – 6 Tbsp. shallot, chopped
3/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Rinse the grains in a fine-mesh strainer, drain, and spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a dish towel.
Let dry for 15 minutes.
After the 15 minutes, toast quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until very fragrant and makes continuous popping sound, around 5 -7 minutes.
Transfer quinoa to a bowl and set aside.
Return the empty saucepan to medium-low heat and melt butter.
Add shallot and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until shallot is softened and light golden.
Increase heat to medium-high, stir in water and quinoa, and bring to a simmer.
Cover, reduce heat to low.
Simmer until grains are just tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes, stirring once half-way through.
Remove pan from heat and let sit, covered for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, stir in raisins, pecans and lemon juice.
Serve.