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Apple Nut Quinoa

Apple nut quinoa - a hearty vegan breakfast treat that is subtly sweet with crunchy walnuts.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 32208 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa $1.36
  • 1 1/2 cups apple juice $0.34
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.01
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon $0.03
  • 1/16 tsp ground cloves (pinch) $0.02
  • 1 medium apple $0.96
  • 1/2 cup walnuts $1.82

Instructions

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  1. Place the quinoa in a wire sieve and rinse thoroughly for 1-2 minutes with cool water. If you don’t have a wire mesh sieve, place the quinoa in a bowl, fill it with cool water and swish the quinoa around. Allow it to settle and then carefully pour out the water. Repeat 4-5 times. Rinsing quinoa well is essential to remove its natural coating, which can cause the quinoa to taste bitter.
  2. Place the rinsed quinoa in a medium pot. Add the juice, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir briefly. Place a lid on top and bring the pot up to a boil over high heat. As soon as it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and allow it to rest, without removing the lid, for ten minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, chop the apple into small bite-sized pieces. Also roughly chop the walnuts.
  4. After the quinoa has cooked and rested, remove the lid and fluff it with a fork. Add the apples and walnuts and stir them and then eat!

Notes

  • This quinoa can be refrigerated and then reheated in the microwave each morning for a quick fix! I like to top it with a little milk (dairy, soy, or almond – they’re all great).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 322.08kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 46.4g (15%) Protein 8.55g (17%) Fat 12.58g (19%) Sodium 154.23mg (6%) Fiber 5.45g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32208

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 322.08kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 46.4g 15%
Protein 8.55g 17%
Fat 12.58g 19%
Sodium 154.23mg 6%
Fiber 5.45g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.