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This recipe is an accompaniment for Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Garlic Sauce.

Makes about 2 3/4 cups.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2cups quinoa*
• 2cups water
• 1/2teaspoon salt1tablespoon butter
• 2cups finely chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
• 1/4cup low-salt chicken broth
• 3tablespoons olive oil
• 2medium-size yellow tomatoes, seeded, chopped
• 3tablespoons chopped green onions
• 3tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS Place quinoa in strainer. Rinse under cold running water until water runs clear; drain. Mix quinoa, 2 cups water, and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is just tender and almost all water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Drain. Set aside. (Quinoa can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover; chill.)

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leeks; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Cover; simmer until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and oil; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, onions, basil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

*A tiny, bead-shaped, ivory-colored grain available at natural foods stores.