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.
Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 28 minutes mins
Total Time 36 minutes mins
Grains:
- 3/4 cup quinoa thoroughly rinsed
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)
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.
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
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is an estimate calculated using standard food databases and is provided for guidance only. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used, exact measurements, and the amount of honey added to taste. This information should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.