Quinoa with Toasted Hazelnuts and Dried Cranberries

Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 4 Cooking time: 30 min Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp butter 1 small onion 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well in cold water 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup sliced hazelnuts 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 tsp pepper, ground 1 tbsp olive oil 1 bay leaf Cooking Directions: Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occassionally, until slightly soft. Add quinoa and toast the grains, stirring often, until fragrent and slightly browned. Stir in broth and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer. Add bay leave(s) cinnamon, cranberries, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in nuts and butter. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Nutrition Facts Calories 280 % Calories From Fat 54.6% Total Fat 17g Saturated Fats 3.2g Mono-unsaturated Fats 10g Poly-unsaturated Fats 1.8g Cholesterol 7.6mg Sodium 710mg Total Carbohydrates 29g Dietary Fiber 5g Sugar 12g Protein 7g Nutritionist Recommended For: _recipeDetailJsp">Low Cholesterol