Carrot and Raisin Quinoa

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked quinoa
 * 1 1/3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
 * 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
 * Lowfat cooking spray
 * 2 3/4 cups water
 * 1 1/2 teaspoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules
 * 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
 * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
 * 1 cup shredded carrot
 * 2 tablespoons raisins, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Wash the Quinoa thoroughly to remove its bitter coating, drain and set aside.
 * 2) Sauté mushrooms and green onions in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until tender. Set aside.
 * 3) Bring 2 3/4 cups water, bouillon cubes, lemon rind and thyme to a boil in a large saucepan.
 * 4) Add quinoa and carrot.
 * 5) Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
 * 6) Stir in raisins and mushroom mixture.

Source

 * Carrot and Raisin Quinoa from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle and King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource