Quinoa Pilaf, Gluten Free*
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90 milliliters Butter, salted
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438 milliliters Onions, small diced
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15 milliliters Garlic, minced
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20 grams Ginger root, fresh, minced
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12 cups Water, hot
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60 milliliters Minor's Sauteed Vegetable Base 6 x 1 pound
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680 grams Quinoa, mixed red & white, rinsed
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310 milliliters Cranberries, dried
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113 grams Pine nuts, dried, toasted
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28 grams Parsley, fresh, chopped
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62 milliliters Lime juice, fresh
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1In a large pot, melt butter. Add onions, garlic and ginger root; sauté 2-3 minutes.
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2Add water, Vegetable Base and quinoa to the onion mixture. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat.
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3Toss in cranberries, pine nuts, parsley and lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or chilled.
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Mirepoix is a savory blend of carrots, onions and celery, gently sautéed to perfection. Ideal for vegetarian and plant-based cooking, contains no meat, dairy or egg products. Use to cook and boost in flavour variety of soups, salads, stir-fried dishes, vegetable mixes. MINOR'S Sautéed Vegetable is ideal to make an instant, fully seasoned broth, to enhance scratch cooking or as a vegetable seasoning. A rich foundation for traditional or signature dishes. This mirepoix has no added MSG, no artificial flavours and no preservatives. Gluten free.
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