Hearty Quinoa With Sauteed Apples and Almonds |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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They suggest using a little curry powder to replace the cinnamon, i will be using both. Serve with chicken or pork Cooking light October : calories 258, fat 7.4 (sat 0.8), carb 42.4 Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, uncooked |
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
3/4 cup onion, chopped |
3/4 cup carrot, finely diced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 cups low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 1/2 cups granny smith apples, finely diced |
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted |
pepper |
Directions:
1. Place quinoa in a fine sieve, place sieve in a large bowl. cover with water, using your hands, rub grains together for 30 secons. Rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
2. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in saucepan over medium high. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Sautee 5 minutes until tender and carrot starts to brown. Stir in broth, quinoa, salt and cinammon. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork, keep warm.
3. Heat remaining 1 tsp oil in a nonstick skillet over med high. Add apple to pan, saute 6 or 7 minutes until begins to brown. Add apple, almonds and pepper to quinoa, tossing to combine.
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