Apple Nut Quinoa
This last week was my sons fall break, which I am not sure, how he lucked out so well. We just moved as I mentioned in my last post, and he had only been at his new school for a week before fall break approached us. Now this week is parent teacher conferences so he gets out early every day. We have really enjoyed having him home. It is going to be a little rough for him to get back in the swing of things with school and homework everyday again. Having him home distracting his younger sister also made it possible for me to get more things done, when it came to unpacking. So I am happy to announce that I finally gotten my kitchen unpacked and have been back to cooking. Thank goodness no more gross cheap fast food. I am also excited that I have had a few great recipes that are post worthy.
Apple nut quinoa was fantastic. It had sweetness from the juice and warmness from the cinnamon and clove. It fills you up quickly so you don’t need much, before you are stuffed. If you are getting tired of oatmeal and want to try something new you should defiantly give quinoa a try. Quinoa is high in protein and a complete protein source. It also is a good source of dietary fiber. Quinoa is a great alternative to oatmeal in the mornings and is very versatile with flavor and combinations. If you’re not an apple cinnamon person use your favorite oatmeal recipe in the mornings and just try switching out the oatmeal for quinoa. So if you have not tried it yet run and get some and give it a try.
Quick note: I buy my quinoa at Costco in a big bag that is already prewashed. If you don’t buy the prewashed quinoa you will need to wash it several times in a strainer before you cook it. If not washed it has a very bitter taste that ruins any recipe.
Apple Nut Quinoa
Nutritional Information: 4 servings
Calories: 260 · Fat: 7.3g · Cholesterol: 0mg · Sodium: 152mg · Carbohydrates: 42.9g · Fiber 4.7g · Sugar: 13.3g · Protein: 6.7g · WW+: 7pts
Low in saturated fat and no cholesterol; High in manganese, Vitamin C
Ingredients:
I cup uncooked quinoa
1 ½ cup no sugar added apple juice
¼ t. salt
½ t. cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
1 medium apple; diced
¼ cup pecans; chopped
Directions:
- Place rinsed (see note) quinoa in a medium pot. Add the juice, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir briefly. Bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as it starts to boil cover and turn heat down to low, allow it to simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn heat off and allow it to rest, without removing lid for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the apple into small bit sized pieces. Also chop the pecans
- After the quinoa has cooked and rested, remove the lid. Add apples and pecans and stir well. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from budgetbytes.com]]>
