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December 11, 2015

Apple Walnut Quinoa

Apple Walnut Quinoa

Craving something healthy on this lovely morning? This dish works as breakfast, lunch or a side! Apples provide a comforting sweetness, orange zest a depth of flavor, cinnamon a festive background and walnuts a toasty, crunch topping!

The ingredients are simple:

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Start by chopping your apples –

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Melt coconut oil over medium heat in a dutch oven.

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Add Apple slices in a single layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon, half of the amount of orange zest, and juice.

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Let the apples cook on medium or medium low heat until they begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Stir every so often to prevent burning.

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Once the apples are mostly caramelized, add dry quinoa and toast for a minute.

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Add water and salt & rest of orange juice to the pot. Turn heat to high allow to come to a boil.

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Reduce to simmer and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

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Toast walnuts in a toaster oven – do not let burn!!

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Pour quinoa into a bowl and top with remaining walnuts and orange zest for garnish.

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Apple Walnut Quinoa

Craving something healthy on this lovely morning? This dish works as breakfast, lunch or a side! Apples provide a comforting sweetness, orange zest a depth of flavor, cinnamon a festive background and walnuts a toasty, crunch topping!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Kath Younger

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
  • 2 medium apples thinly sliced
  • zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 c quinoa uncooked
  • 3 c water for quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup walnuts

Instructions

  • Melt coconut oil in a pot on medium heat.
  • Add Apple slices in a single layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon, half of the amount of orange zest, and juice.
  • Let the apples cook on medium or medium low heat until they begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Stir every so often to prevent burning.
  • Once the apples are mostly caramelized, add dry quinoa and toast for a minute.
  • Add water and salt and rest of orange juice to the pot. Turn heat to high allow to come to a boil.
  • Reduce to simmer and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Toast walnuts until fragrant.
  • Garnish with the remaining orange zest and walnuts

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Comments

  1. Sagan says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Yum—that sounds delicious!

    I think I’d want to add a dollop of maple walnut butter into the mix too 😀

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      December 11, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Yes!!

      Reply
  2. Bethany @ Athletic Avocaod says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Yum! Its like a grown-up and more sophisticated version of oatmeal! Im in love 🙂

    Reply
  3. Melissa | HerGreenLife says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Is your quinoa pre-rinsed? I’ve never toasted quinoa because it’s always wet from rinsing it.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      December 11, 2015 at 9:53 am

      And I never rinse it because I haven’t found a huge bitterness by skipping it 😉 It’s up to you – if you like to rinse it then just skip the soaking step. I usually buy the red quinoa – maybe it’s less bitter?

      Reply
  4. Tonya says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:59 am

    pretty cool. thanks!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    December 11, 2015 at 11:49 am

    I’ve been trying to get into quinoa- this sounds like a perfect recipe to try. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. shoshana says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    I don’t have a dutch oven but I really want to make this…would it work in a regular pot? thanks

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      December 11, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      Yes totally!

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    December 11, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I would have never thought to put quinoa with fruit, just like I would have never thought to put cheese with jam! Thanks for always inspiring me with new flavor combos!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      December 11, 2015 at 6:12 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  8. Caitlyn says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Coconut butter or coconut oil? You mention both in two different places, so I am confused.

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    • KathEats says

      December 11, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      Sorry oil!! But I do love the buttah : )

      Reply
  9. Christine (Run Plant Based) says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    What a great use of quinoa, looks very tasty. Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Paula says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    We are doing portion control how much would I eat?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      December 11, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Half a cup or a cup depending on your energy needs!

      Reply
  11. Becca says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Yum! I bet using apple cider for the liquid would be a great twist as well!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      December 14, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Good idea!

      Reply
  12. lisa @bitesforbabies says

    December 15, 2015 at 6:46 am

    I love quinoa with fruit! I often make my kids an overnight quinoa ‘oatmeal’ for breakfast. I have a recipe for quinoa and apples and it’s a delicious combo. I love the addition of orange too to add some freshness to the dish!
    http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/baked-apple-quinoa-casserole/

    Reply
  13. Morgan says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Totally made a halved version of this today and it was delicious! I did only have pecans on hand and (this may be biased bc I am an avowed pecan lover) I can’t imagine walnuts would be better! Thanks so much for the warm breakfast that isn’t oatmeal alternative!

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  14. judith says

    July 27, 2016 at 11:31 am

    I love the idea of cooking the apples with the quinoa to get a one-pot breakfast! This is perfect for the fall. I featured this recipe in my Apple Recipe Roundup: https://aluminumfoiledkitchen.wordpress.com/2016/07/27/recipe-roundup-an-apple-a-day/

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  15. Michael Brown,Sr. says

    November 4, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    One part of the recipe says “Once the apples are mostly carmelized, add dry quinoa and toast for one minute”. My question is do I put the dutch oven in a oven to ” toast” ? and if so how many degrees. Thanks , can’t wait to make.!!!! P.S. I’ve had quinoa before but, never prepared it.

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    • KathEats says

      November 5, 2017 at 7:55 am

      Toasting on the stove top is fine!

      Reply

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