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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 209kcal
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
- 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.
- Drain off any remaining water and add the cranberries, thyme, orange zest and almonds to the quinoa. Add salt to taste.
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
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.8mg