Autumn Quinoa Butter Beans

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This looks great! Some people rinse their quinoa (to remove the bitter coating). I never do.

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Steps

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Melt the margarine in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add the onion and ginger , and cook , stirring , until the onion is softened.

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Stir in the orange juice , water , honey , salt , coriander , cardamom , and nutmeg.

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Bring to a boil.

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Stir in the sweet potato and squash.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cook , uncovered , 7 minutes.

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Stir in the butter beans and quinoa , and return to a boil.

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Reduce the heat and simmer , covered , 15 minutes.

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Stir in the cranberries.

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Simmer , covered , 5 minutes longer.

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Ingredients

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quinoa, margarine, onion, fresh ginger, orange blossom water, honey, salt, ground coriander, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, sweet potato, butternut squash, butter beans, cranberries