Quinoa with Nuts
and Sautéed Apples
2016-01-25 14:17:00
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 teaspoon grapeseed oil, divided
- 3/4 cup onion, diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced
- 3 tablespoon sliced almonds or pecans, toasted
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place quinoa in a fine sieve, then place the sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water and rub grains together for 30 seconds. Rinse and drain. Set aside.
- Heat 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and garlic to the pan, and sauté for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Stir in vegetable broth, rinsed quinoa, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for 20 minutes (or until liquid is absorbed). Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Heat remaining grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple to pan and sauté until apple begins to brown (about 7 minutes). Add apple, almonds, and black pepper to quinoa, and toss gently to combine. Serve warm.
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