Breakfast Quinoa with Dried Cherries, Raisins and Pecans

A variation based on Susan's recipe from food blogga

1/2  cup dry quinoa, rinsed (this recipe is based on Eden Organic Quinoa which is higher in fiber & nutrients than other brands, so why not get more bang for your buck?)
1 1/4  cup boiling water
1 TBS brown sugar or maple syrup (or Splenda brown sugar blend- I'm not perfect!)
1/4 tsp. pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 TBS. dried cherries
2 TBS. mixed raisins
1 TBS. ground flax or chia

1. Rinse the uncooked quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve in cold water-this helps remove some slight natural bitterness from the grains
2. Boil water in a saucepan
3. Add quinoa, sugar, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, cherries & raisins
4. Return to a boil, and then cover, reduce heat & simmer for about 15  minutes, or until the quinoa absorbs the water,  puffs up, & turns translucent.   Add more water if needed.
5. Quinoa retains a slight crunch when cooked.

Makes 2 servings.  I eat one, & save the rest for the next morning.  It heats up beautifully in the microwave with a little soy milk to moisten it.

Nutrition Facts Healthy Librarian's Breakfast Quinoa with Dried Cherries & Raisins
Serving Size: 1 recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories	292
Total Fat	3.5g
Saturated Fat	0g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	18mg
Carbohydrate	57.8g
Dietary Fiber	12.3g
Sugars	21.3g
Protein	7.4g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 1% Calcium    4% Iron 19%