Description
A heartwarming dish that combines fluffy quinoa with sweet, tart apples and warm cinnamon, offering comfort and nourishment in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups non-dairy milk (or water)
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water to remove its bitterness.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced apples for about 5 minutes.
- Add ground cinnamon to the skillet and toast with the apples for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the rinsed quinoa and non-dairy milk or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooked, stir in maple syrup and chopped walnuts or pecans until combined.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute walnuts or pecans with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, quinoa, healthy, apple cinnamon, autumn recipe, comfort food