Description
Hearty cinnamon apple quinoa breakfast blends nutritious quinoa with sweet, spiced apples for a wholesome morning meal. Protein-packed grains and warm seasonal flavors will energize you through midday challenges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) water
- ½ cup (118 ml) quinoa
- 2 large apples
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cinnamon
- honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Wash, peel, and dice apples into uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and texture.
- Quinoa Preparation: Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitter coating, then transfer to a medium saucepan.
- Cooking Fusion: Add water and chopped apples to quinoa, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly across the mixture.
- Heating Process: Bring the combination to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, covering with a tight-fitting lid to simmer for 18-22 minutes until quinoa becomes translucent and absorbs all liquid.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove from heat, fold ground cinnamon into the cooked quinoa and apples, creating a warm, aromatic blend.
- Serving Finale: Transfer to serving bowls, drizzle with honey, and optionally dust with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon for a delightful breakfast experience.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Cut apples into uniform 1/4-inch cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and perfect texture throughout the dish.
- Rinse Thoroughly: Wash quinoa meticulously in a fine-mesh strainer to eliminate bitter coating and ensure a clean, pure grain flavor.
- Watch the Boil: Monitor quinoa closely during cooking to prevent overflow and achieve optimal liquid absorption without burning.
- Finishing Touches: Fold cinnamon gently into the mixture to distribute evenly, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and aromatic warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg