Quinoa Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup water to a boil.
3. 3
   Reduce to a simmer; cover, and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 11 to 13 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, brush a standard 12-cup muffin pan with oil; dust with flour, tapping out excess.
5. 5
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, raisins, and 2 cups cooked quinoa; reserve any leftover quinoa for another use.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, whisk together oil, milk, egg, and vanilla.
7. 7
   Add milk mixture to flour mixture, and stir just until combined; divide batter among prepared muffin cups.
8. 8
   Bake until toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool muffins in pan, 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.