Ingredients for Warm And Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa
- 1% Low Fat Milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup quinoa (any variety)
- Fresh Blackberries
- Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar (or honey)
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How to Make Warm And Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa
- Combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk (low-fat milk or soy milk), and 1/2 cup quinoa in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- While the quinoa cooks, toast 1/4 cup pecans in a 350°F (175°C) toaster oven for 5-6 minutes, or in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Gently stir in 1/2 cup thawed blackberries (or a mix of blackberries and strawberries) and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon into the cooked quinoa.
- Divide the quinoa mixture among four bowls.
- Top each serving with 1 tablespoon of toasted pecans.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon of agave nectar (or honey) over each serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
6g
Carbs
12g
