cinnamon quinoa with walnuts


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 271.7
  • Total Fat: 14.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 5.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
  • Protein: 12.5 g

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Introduction

I can't have gluten, and I was having getting enougg protein and carbs for breakfast. I threw this together, similar oatmeal. I had made amaranth in this way, and liked the seasonings. but I am not a big fan of amaranth I can't have gluten, and I was having getting enougg protein and carbs for breakfast. I threw this together, similar oatmeal. I had made amaranth in this way, and liked the seasonings. but I am not a big fan of amaranth
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    *Ancient Harvest Traditional Whole Grain Quinoa, 1 cup
    Water, tap, 2 cup
    Walnuts, 2 oz chopped
    Cinnamon, ground, 1 tbsp
    Nutmeg, ground, 1 tsp
    Ginger, ground, 1 tsp
    *Splenda, 9 tsp

Directions

rinse the quinoa well in cold water. I find soaking for a few mins and then straining and rinsing works well.
Add the quinoa, water and spices to boil- you can adjust spices to your liking, of course.
Bring to a boil, then simmer on very low for 25 more minutes.
When water is absorbed, mix in the walnuts.
enjoy hot or cold. makes 4 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THATHEATHERGIRL.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    O.K.
    - 3/22/17


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    Very Good
    I also had almonds instead of walnuts on hand. I added a little vanilla extract. And topped each serving with some honey to sweeten it up. Very tasty breakfast or snack source of protein. - 9/27/15


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    Very Good
    I added Stevia for sweetening and topped w/slivered almonds. I sprinkled on Pampered Chef Cinnamon Plus and added a little almond milk. I love another reviewers idea of adding some honey and will try that next time as well as some other variations such as adding chopped apples. Yum! - 2/4/15


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    Very Good
    A tasty and healthy breakfast! My adjustments: I used 2Tbsp dark brown sugar instead of Splenda. I also used allspice instead of nutmeg. I'll be making this often! - 11/28/13


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    Incredible!
    To add extra antioxidents and to change it up a bit, add 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries. Very yummy warm breakfast item. Havent tried it with apples but bet it would be great with them as well - 1/19/12