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November 2, 2007
Quinoa and Apple Salad
Makes about 4 cups
8 servings as a side dish, 4 servings as a main course
Ingredients
1C Quinoa (Place in a strainer and run under water to rinse well)
1C water
1C apple juice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium apple, chopped
½ C grated carrots
Directions
Combine water and apple juice in a large saucepan
Stir in rinsed quinoa
Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low heat and cover.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
Allow to cool
Stir in chopped apple, grated carrots, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Hint: If you will not be serving this within ½ hour, wait until serving time to chop and add apple. Otherwise, apple may turn brown.
Suggestion: Use other kinds of juice and fruit. Add nuts, seeds or anything else that sounds good.
|
calories |
protein |
carbohydrates |
fat |
|
| 4 servings (1 cup) |
223 |
2.5g |
22g |
<1g |
| 8 servings (1/2 cup) |
111 |
1.25 |
11 |
<1g |
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