Quinoa Stuffing With Leeks Walnuts And Cherries Recipes

HEALTHY QUINOA STUFFING

Steps:

• Add quinoa and broth to a large pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until all the broth as been absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and allow to cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Toss your diced sweet potatoes (or squash), shallot and garlic in a large bowl. Add spices, salt and pepper, then drizzle with oil and toss to combine. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 15 - 20 minutes, flipping half way through.
• Assemble stuffing by combining cooked quinoa, potatoes and pecans in a large mixing bowl. Stir together and add apple cider vinegar, rosemary and thyme. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Serve cold or reheat slightly.

QUINOA STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Combine the stock and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the quinoa and bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the onion mixture from the heat and add the quinoa to the pan. Stir in the sage and salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Transfer the stuffing to an 8-inch square pan and bake for 30 minutes.
• Garnish with parsley before serving.

A LIGHTER QUINOA STUFFING

Steps:

• Boil 4 cups of water, season with bay leaves and salt.
• Add quinoa and return to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover ad simmer for about 20 minutes, until water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat, take out bay leaves and let cool.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp of oil in a frying pan.
• Sauté squash and zucchini-season with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper (if you have it) until slightly browned.
• Combine veggies and quinoa.
• Drizzle on remaining oil.
• Stir in onions parsley, mint, apricots, and cranberries, then the black beans.
• Grate in lemon peel and squeeze on lemon juice to taste.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

QUINOA STUFFING

Steps:

• Boil 4 cups water; season with bay leaves and salt. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, until quinoa absorbs water. Remove from heat; remove bay leaves and let cool. Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Sauté zucchini and squash - season with salt and pepper - until slightly browned. Combine vegetables and quinoa. Drizzle on remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir in onions, apricots, cranberries, parsley, and mint. Grate in lemon peel and squeeze on lemon juice to taste. Season with salt and pepper.