golden quinoa pilaf w/tart cherries

Ingredients For golden quinoa pilaf w/tart cherries

• 2 Tbsp

  coconut oil
• 1 md

  shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1

  1" piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp

  ground turmeric (i used equivalent amount of fresh turmeric)
• 1/2 tsp

  ground cumin or 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed
• 1/4 tsp

  ground coriander
• 1 c

  golden quinoa or tri-colored quinoa, rinsed well and drained
• 1 1/2 c

  vegetable broth
• 1/4 c

  dried *tart* cherries
• 1 c

  baby spinach leaves (i used half baby spinach leaves and half arugula
• 1/2 c

  green onions, thinly sliced (fresh chives would work, too!)
• 2 Tbsp

  fresh lime juice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 c

  cashews, lightly toasted and chopped
• fresh cilantro, for garnish