CRANBERRY PECAN QUINOA
Transform a protein-packed superstar into a popular holiday side dish with the easy addition of dried cranberries and toasted pecans.
Provided by Cheri Liefeld
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl, stir together cranberries and orange juice; set aside.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring frequently, until softened. Add quinoa; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broth, orange peel and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
- Stir in cranberry mixture and pecans. Remove from heat; sprinkle with thyme. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN QUINOA SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry Apple Pecan Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Livelymommie
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sauce over the quinoa; stir.
- Add apple pieces, pecan pieces, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese; stir. Return cover to the saucepan and let the mixture steam until the sauce warms and the apples soften slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- If you would like to serve the salad cold, you can prepare the recipe the same way, but don't add the sauce, cranberries, apples, and pecans until the quinoa has cooled. Then, mix all together in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 231.5, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 7.2
CRANBERRY APPLE PECAN QUINOA SALAD
A beautiful and light take on a fall salad. The tastes mix well together and it can be served hot or cold. I like to pair it with Dijon-crusted salmon!
Provided by jrsolger
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until the broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Whisk olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cinnamon together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sauce over the quinoa; stir. Add apple pieces, pecan pieces, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese; stir. Return cover to the saucepan and let the mixture steam until the sauce warms and the apples soften slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 197.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
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