Spiced Blueberry Quinoa

Name: Spiced Blueberry Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained; 2 cups unsweetened almond milk; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

I took up eating quinoa when I found out how much protein it has. This is really an easy dish to experiment with; my first version of the recipe was made with shredded apples instead of blueberries. It's just as delicious! —Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium heat until lightly toasted, 5-7 minutes. Stir in almond milk, honey, cinnamon and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until quinoa is tender and liquid is almost absorbed, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in blueberries and vanilla. Sprinkle with almonds.

Health Tip: Quinoa is a good source of trace minerals—specifically manganese and copper—that are important in turning carbohydrates into energy.

Editor's Note

Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 352 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 479mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein.

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sholcombe77

Sep 9, 2016

I liked it. Only had quinoa once and never in breakfast form. I used regular milk, and brown sugar, and added extract earlier. The nutty texture will take some getting used too, but this will be made again for sure.
matteliz

Jul 27, 2016

I'm sure it's nutritious but I didn't really like it. The blueberries were its saving grace. I might try it again to see if I can do better.