APPLE CINNAMON QUINOA " CEREAL"

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Apple Cinnamon Quinoa

Love oatmeal, but not gluten? This has the warmth and nostalgia of apple cinnamon oatmeal and is a wonderful way to prepare this nutritious "grain". A yummy, nutritious way to start the day, and even the kids will love it!

Provided by Sesquipedalian Sapp

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup quinoa, well rinsed
2/3 cup water
1 granny smith apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped almonds or 1/4 cup cashews
2 -3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon soy margarine
1 -2 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse Quinoa well to ensure your dish doesn't have a bitter taste.
  • In a small sauce pan, bring water and Quinoa to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes (or until water is absorbed). You will know that the quinoa is done when all the grains have turned from white to transparent, and the spiral-like germ has separated.
  • In a separate sauce pan, while Quinoa is cooking, melt soy margarine, then add raisins, nuts, cinnamon (and syrup, if desired) and simmer until raisins are plumped.
  • When Quinoa is fully cooked, add fruit and nut mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 43.8, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 4.3

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