Healthy Recipe: Quinoa Stuffing
 
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This simple stuffing is loaded with delicious vegetables and herbs and takes just 10 minutes to prep.
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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
  1. Preparation:
  2. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  4. Add celery and apple; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
  5. 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.
  6. Add cranberries. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  7. Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve.
Recipe by Francesca Kotomski at https://francescakotomski.com/healthy-recipe/healthy-recipe-quinoa-stuffing/