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Very Good and easy to make. The pineapple really helps the quinoa. I did find the quinoa I use requires at least 25 minutes cooking time but other than that I really enjoyed it. Nice presentation as well.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0fc91a4334de4b059698681ccfedb196","MemberId":7119369,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ReneeMurby","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2013 15:00"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pineapple Quinoa"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n