Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa
- Serves: 2
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Total Cooking time: 10 minutes
An unexpected but protein- and fiber-packed breakfast entree.
| Amount | Measure | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | bag | Success Tri-Color Quinoa |
| 1 | cup | apple juice |
| 2 | Tbsp | unsalted butter |
| 1 | Tbsp | brown sugar |
| 1 | large | apple, cored and sliced |
| 1 | Tbsp | maple syrup |
| 1/4 | cup | dried cranberries |
| 1 | tsp | ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | cup | walnuts, optional |
| 1 | cup | vanilla yogurt, optional |
Directions:
Prepare quinoa according to package directions, adding apple juice to water.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar, apple, maple syrup, dried cranberries and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in nuts, if desired. Serve quinoa topped with apple mixture and yogurt, if desired.
