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Cranberry, Apple, and Almond Quinoa

URL: https://ohsheglows.com/lovely-light-cranberry-apple-and-almond-quinoa/

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ¼-½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups diced Granny Smith apple
  • ~20 pieces almonds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and garlic until the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, quinoa, salt, and cinnamon to the pan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. While the quinoa cooks, preheat the oven to 350°F and toast the almonds, then chop them roughly.
  4. In a separate nonstick pot, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped apple and vanilla for about 5 minutes until golden.
  5. Once the quinoa is cooked, mix in the sautéed apple, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and black pepper.
  6. Serve hot or cold, as a main dish or a side.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3-4
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
38g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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