Miso Quinoa Pilaf with Grilled Cucumber, Eggplant and Soy Dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup quinoa
• ¼ c gluten free tamari
• Juice from ½ an orange (about ¼ c)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 large English cucumber
• 2 small long eggplants, about 5-6" (I used Gretel variety from my raised bed, Fairytale eggplants are comparable or 1 slender long eggplant of a larger variety)
• 3 T chopped cilantro
• ¼ c canola oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoon white miso
• 1 cup water
• ¼ c balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup 2 % milk
• Olive oil for grilling