Cinnamon Holiday Quinoa with Turkey Sausage

Servings

Makes 4 servings

In this holiday recipe heart-healthy quinoa combines with turkey sausage, ginger and greens to create a fantastic gluten-free stuffing that also makes a convenient and satisfying one-dish supper.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic

1 package (about 12 ounces) turkey sausage, cut into ½ inch cubes

1 sweet onion, chopped

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

2 tablespoons chopped sage

1 cup apple hard cider or apple juice

1 cup Quinoa Whole Grain, Organic

½ cup Ginger Slices, Crystallized & Organic

1 teaspoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups chopped kale, lightly packed

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large pot, place 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
Add sausage, onion, and salt over medium-high heat until the onions turn light brown - about 7-10 minutes.
Add sage and cook for 1 minute.
Add cider, quinoa, ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ¾ cup water and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan.
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Uncover, fluff with a fork.
Add chopped kale and lemon juice.
Serve and enjoy!