Cranberry Orange and Almond Quinoa
Ingredients
-
1½
cups
dry quinoa
-
3
cups
water
-
½
tsp
salt
-
1
large
Navel orange
-
1
each
avocado, diced
-
3
tbsp
dried cranberries
-
3
tbsp
chopped almonds, toasted
-
1
tsp
finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Rinse the dry quinoa under cold running water until it no longer produces foam.
- Transfer the rinsed quinoa to a saucepan, add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until water evaporates and quinoa is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Toast the chopped almonds in a non-stick pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Supreme the orange, cut into chunks, and squeeze remaining juice into a bowl.
- When quinoa is cooked, combine it with orange chunks and juice, diced avocado, toasted almonds, cranberries, and chopped thyme in a large bowl.
- Mix gently, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
278
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
41g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
204mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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