December 4, 2007

Quinoa Pudding with Dried Goji Berries

Author: Janet

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

½ cup Quinoa
1 cup water
1 cup apple juice
½ cup dried goji berries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove the coating of a bitter substance called saponins.
2. Bring water to a boil.
3. Stir in quinoa, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Mix in juice, dried goji berries, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
5. Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Stir in vanilla extract.
7. Serve warm and ENJOY!

Variations: Try adding other dried fruit or a combination of fruits and nuts. Vary the kind of juice used.

Nutrition facts: 3 servings: 204 calories; 48 carbs; 5 gm pro; 2 gm fat


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