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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

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

2 servings

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

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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.

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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