Quinoa With Dried Cherries And Pistachios

• 1 3/4 cups uncooked quinoa
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup dried sweet cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry-roasted pistachios, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Rinse and drain quinoa. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots to pan; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Add 2 cups water, wine, and salt to pan; bring to a boil. Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat; set aside, and cool slightly.
2. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add quinoa, cherries, and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.

quinoa, extravirgin olive oil, shallots, water, white wine, salt, lemon juice, freshly ground pepper, sweet cherries, pistachios, fresh mint, parsley

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-with-dried-cherries (may not work)