Vegan Recipe - Fruited Quinoa
Posted by Monica Bautista on Fri, Feb 03, 2012 @ 09:00 AM
Quinoa was once called the "gold of the Incas". It is a nutritional powerhouse. Quinoa is a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, making it a wonderful choice for vegans concerned about getting adequate protein and a delicious choice for all!
Quinoa is often served with vegetables in a savory dish, but this recipe is for a slightly sweeter quinoa that is great for breakfast, snack, or even dessert.
Fruited Quinoa (recipe from Nutrition MD)
You will need:
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cup vanilla rice milk
- 2 TB raisins (or dried fruit of your choice)
- 1 cup fresh or canned apricots (can also be replaced with fruit of your choice)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Thoroughly rinse quinoa. Combine quinoa and rice milk in a sauce pan. Bring to a slow simmer and then cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Stir in the raisins, apricots, and vanilla. Transfer about 1 1/2 cups to a blender or food processor and puree. Add pureed mixture back to the pan and stir. Enjoy warm or chilled!
For other great vegan recipes, visit PCRM Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine 21-Day Vegan Kickstart.
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