Quinoa with Cranberries & Toasted Almonds
This is one of my favorite ways to serve quinoa as a warm side dish with chicken or pork - it is also delicious on its own or on top of a salad.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa cooked in chicken or veggie broth
- 1/4 cup almonds toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup low sugar dried cranberries
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/3 to 1/2 as much dried
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp orange zest
- salt to taste
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine the dried cranberries and thyme (if using dried) and let sit for 15 min or until the cranberries are soft and hydrated.
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Drain off any remaining water and add the cranberries, thyme, orange zest and almonds to the quinoa. Add salt to taste.
Recipe Notes
I usually serve this dish warm but it also makes a great cold salad with the addition of a little vinaigrette or some fresh squeezed lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa with Cranberries & Toasted Almonds
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 222mg6%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1.8mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.