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Sunrise Apple Quinoa Medley

This hearty and aromatic quinoa breakfast bowl, featuring tender apples and warm spices, offers a nourishing and delicious start to your day, aligning with a Mediterranean dietary approach.

  • Total Time36 minutes
  • Yield3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Grains:

  • 3/4 cup quinoa (thoroughly rinsed)

Liquid:

  • 1 1/2 cups water

Fruit:

  • 3 large apples (such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp variety)

Spices:

  • 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Sweetener:

  • Honey (for drizzling (approximately 1-2 teaspoons per serving, or to taste))

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Wash, peel, and remove the cores from the apples. Dice the apple flesh into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine and Cook: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water, and diced apples. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness: Ensure liquid is absorbed and apples are tender; fluff with a fork if needed. During this time, the quinoa will cook and absorb the water, and the apples will become tender.
  4. Spice Infusion: After the simmering time, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the quinoa and apple mixture.
  5. Serve: Divide the warm quinoa medley equally among three serving bowls. Finish each serving with a drizzle of honey according to your preference. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Nutrition Facts per Serving: Calories: 286 kcal | Total Fat: 2.9 g (Saturated Fat: 0.4 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5 g) | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 61.7 g (Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g, Total Sugars: 27.6 g, Added Sugars: 5.7 g, Net Carbs: 55.2 g) | Protein: 6.7 g | Sodium: 99 mg | Potassium: 444 mg | Calcium: 45 mg | Iron: 2.3 mg | Vitamin D: 0 mcg

These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.

  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 286

Find it online: https://dailyzests.com/start-your-day-right-my-cozy-sunrise-apple-quinoa-medley/