Ingredients
Quinoa Base
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water
Fruits & Flavorings
- 2 large apples
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Honey, to drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and core both apples, then chop them into bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and integrate well with the quinoa.
- Cook Quinoa and Apples: Place the quinoa, water, and chopped apples into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the apples are soft and the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
- Add Cinnamon: Stir in 2 teaspoons of cinnamon thoroughly into the hot quinoa and apple mixture to evenly distribute the warm spice flavor.
- Serve: Divide the mixture into two bowls. Drizzle with honey to taste and sprinkle additional cinnamon on top if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting breakfast.
Notes
- Use any sweet apple variety like Gala or Fuji for natural sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness level or substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove its natural bitterness.
- For added texture, consider topping with chopped nuts or seeds.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
