MEDITERRANEAN BREAKFAST QUINOA

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Nutty cinnamon quinoa with dates, apricots, toasted almonds, and honey.

Provided by Yasi

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

ΒΌ cup chopped raw almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup quinoa
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
2 dried pitted dates, finely chopped
5 dried apricots, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat until just golden, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
  • Heat the cinnamon and quinoa together in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. Add the milk and sea salt to the saucepan and stir; bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and allow to cook at a simmer for 15 minutes. Stir the vanilla, honey, dates, apricots, and about half the almonds into the quinoa mixture. Top with the remaining almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 500.9 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

Ferowonola Bloomget
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Kimberley Holloway
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Stephanie Weingart
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


rozy thapa
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for a potluck or picnic.


Rabiul bhai official
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Waseer Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Salman Saleem
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious breakfast recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


SEMA Javed
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This is a great recipe for meal prep. I made a big batch on Sunday and ate it for breakfast all week.


Patrick James Hill
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Deep Adhikary
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I made this for breakfast and it was the perfect start to my day. It was light and healthy, but still filling.


Mahi Ch
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some cooked quinoa in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Krishna Sah
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Pashupati Nath
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again!


Bazm e Nisbat e Mustafa
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.


Abwaan xikmaawi Maxamuud
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This Mediterranean breakfast quinoa was a delightful surprise! The flavors were so well-balanced and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.