Jeweled Quinoa & Wild Rice

Step 1

TO COOK THE WILD RICE:

Step 2

Bring two cups of water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp salt

Step 3

Add wild rice. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes

Step 4

Remove from heat, drain and transfer to a large bowl

Step 5

TO COOK THE QUINOA:

Step 6

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Add quinoa and sauté for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, so it's well coated with oil. Add 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp salt, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom and lemon zest

Step 7

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, but not mushy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. Fluff it up with a fork and transfer to the large bowl with the rice

Step 8

Add sun dried tomato dressing (recipe follows)immediately while rice and quinoa are warm

Step 9

Before serving add dried cherries and pecans and toss well