This simple stuffing is loaded with delicious vegetables and herbs and takes just 10 minutes to prep.
Author: Francesca Kotomski
Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 16
Ingredients
This simple stuffing is loaded with delicious vegetables and herbs and takes just 10 minutes to prep.
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 medium green apples, with peel (about 2 cups)
4 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground black pepper
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup pine nuts
Instructions
Preparation:
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add celery and apple; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
Add broth, quinoa, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
Add cranberries. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve.
Recipe by Francesca Kotomski at https://francescakotomski.com/healthy-recipe/healthy-recipe-quinoa-stuffing/