Bacon Quinoa with Almonds and Herbs

Name: Bacon Quinoa with Almonds and Herbs
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup slivered almonds; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 slices of applewood-smoked bacon cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 small shallot minced; 1 cup quinoa rinsed; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 sage sprig; 1 tablespoon minced chives; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; Salt and freshly ground white pepper

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""Quinoa is a miracle food," says Bruce Sherman. Native to the Andes Mountains, the nutty, protein-rich grain is now also grown in the U.S. Sherman tosses it with smoky bacon and toasted almonds to make a substantial side dish that's delicious with poached eggs or roasted chicken...."

INGREDIENTS

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1/3 cup slivered almonds

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1 teaspoon vegetable oil

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2 slices of applewood-smoked bacon cut into 1/4-inch dice

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1 small shallot minced

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1 cup quinoa rinsed

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2 cups chicken stock

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1 sage sprig

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1 tablespoon minced chives

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1 tablespoon chopped parsley

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Salt and freshly ground white pepper

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