Carrot and Raisin Quinoa

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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. Add quinoa and carrot. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.

4.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