Hearty Quinoa with Sautéed Apples and Almonds

Adapted from Cooking Light, October, 2007

This vegetarian side dish provides one-fifth of our daily fiber needs. Besides providing fiber, quinoa has more protein than any other grain. Use a little curry powder in place of the cinnamon if you prefer more a stronger flavor.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked NOW Real Food® Organic Quinoa*

2 tsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup finely diced carrot (about 2 carrots)

1 garlic clove, minced

2 cups organic vegetable broth

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups finely diced unpeeled Granny Smith apple (about 1 apple)

3 Tbsp. slivered almonds

1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl.
Cover quinoa with water.
Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain.
Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion, carrot, and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until onion is gender and carrot begins to brown.
Stir in broth, quinoa, salt and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork; keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet or medium-high heat.
Add apple to pan; sauté 7 minutes or until apple begins to brown.
Add apple, almonds, and pepper to quinoa, tossing to combine.
Serve warm.

Calories: 258

Fat: 7.4g

Protein: 7.4g

Carb: 42.4g

Fiber: 5.1g

Cholesterol: 0g

Iron: 4.5mg

Sodium: 464mg

Calcium: 60mg

*NOW items available at your local health food store

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