Hearty Quinoa with Sautéed Apples and Almonds

Name: Hearty Quinoa with Sautéed Apples and Almonds
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 177 milliliters finely diced carrot (about 2); 1 garlic clove, minced; 355 milliliters finely diced unpeeled Granny Smith apple (about 1); 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 177 milliliters chopped onion; 237 milliliters uncooked quinoa; 0 teaspoons salt; 3 Tbsps slivered almonds, toasted; 473 milliliters organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)

Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Hearty Quinoa with Sautéed Apples and Almonds could be an amazing recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 271 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of pepper, carrot, granny smith apple, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice.

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Quinoa

Water

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Drain well.

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add onion, carrot, and garlic to pan; saut 5 minutes or until onion is tender and carrot begins to brown. Stir in broth, quinoa, salt, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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