Sicilian-style Toasted Quinoa

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed)
• 1 cup water, boiling
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb swiss chard, shredded
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup dry roasted sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup golden raisin
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water.
• 2 let stand until softened, about 20 minutes.
• 3 (timing may very depending upon dryness of tomatoes.) when softened, thinly slice.
• 4 in large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
• 5 add onion and garlic, and cook, stirning frequently, 5 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
• 6 add swiss chard, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes or until chard is tender.
• 7 meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
• 8 add drained quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
• 9 add 4 cups water, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
• 10 reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
• 11 transfer mixture to a large bowl.
• 12 stir in sunflower seeds, raisins, parmesan, swiss chard mixture, and sun-dried tomatoes.
• 13 toss with a fork to combine.