Autumn Quinoa And Butter Beans

Method

• Thoroughly rinse the quinoa by placing it in a large bowl and filling the bowl with cold water
• Drain the quinoa and repeat the rinsing and draining 4 more times; set aside
• Melt the margarine in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat
• Add the onion and ginger, and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened
• Stir in the orange juice, water, honey, salt, coriander,cardamom, and nutmeg; bring to a boil
• Stir in the sweet potato and squash; bring to a boil
• Cook, uncovered, 7 minutes
• Stir in thebutter beans and quinoa, and return to a boil
• Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes
• Stir in the cranberries; simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.