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.
Ingredients
Grains:
- 3/4 cup quinoa thoroughly rinsed
Liquid:
- 2 1/4 cups water
Fruit:
- 3 large apples such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp variety
Spices:
- 3 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
- Prepare the Apples: Wash, peel, and remove the cores from the apples. Dice the apple flesh into small, bite-sized pieces.
- 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.
- 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. During this time, the quinoa will cook and absorb the water, and the apples will become tender.
- 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.
- 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 (Estimated per serving):
- Calories: Approximately 332 kcal
- Protein: Approximately 6.7 g
- Fat: Approximately 3.0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 74.4 g
- Fiber: Approximately 9.2 g
- Sugar: Approximately 38.5 g
- Sodium: Approximately 103 mg
- Potassium: Approximately 476 mg
- Calcium: Approximately 60 mg
- Iron: Approximately 2.5 mg
- Vitamin A: Approximately 122 IU
- Vitamin C: Approximately 9.4 mg