Breakfast Quinoa With Figs & Honey
Servings 4 servings
Calories 430kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa grain
- 2 cups water bottled
- ½ tsp cinnamon ground
- ¼ tsp cloves ground
- 1 cup fig dried
- 1 cup walnut english, dried
- 1 cup almond milk original
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cool water to remove coating.
- In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the quinoa, water, cinnamon, and cloves and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, and cover, allowing quinoa to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed, and the grain is tender.
- Remove the spices.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- Stir in the dried figs, nuts, milk, and honey to taste.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, and the fruit to soften.
Notes
| You may use red quinoa but the cooking time may be about 5 minutes longer. This recipe makes great leftovers: just gently reheat the next day to enjoy. |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Breakfast Quinoa With Figs & Honey
Amount Per Serving (225 g)
Calories 430
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 605mg17%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 11g22%
Calcium 145mg15%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.