QUINOA STUFFING

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Quinoa is a fluffy, slightly crunchy, high-protein, gluten-free alternative grain native to South America. This can be used to stuff a turkey or served as a side dish.

Provided by Heather Hogan

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups quinoa
ΒΌ cup olive oil
1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and diced
2 small zucchinis, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup diced dried apricots
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lime, juiced, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat to low, and stir in quinoa. Cover pan and simmer until quinoa absorbs the liquid, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir butternut squash and zucchinis in the hot oil until slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir quinoa into the vegetables and gently mix green onions, apricots, cranberries, and parsley into the stuffing. Drizzle with lime juice to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 257.5 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

Kainat Masood
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This stuffing was amazing! It was so flavorful and moist. I loved the addition of the dried cranberries and pecans. I will definitely be making this again.


Brianna Hopkins
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This stuffing was a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Sisipho Giyose
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I was looking for a healthier stuffing recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Jamsheed Ali Awan
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This stuffing was delicious! I made it for my Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it. It was the perfect combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making it again.


Rauf Mughal
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I love this stuffing recipe! It's so flavorful and moist. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Charles Oroti
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This stuffing recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The quinoa gave it a great texture and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaqwel Bailey
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I was a bit skeptical about using quinoa in stuffing, but I was pleasantly surprised. The quinoa added a nice texture and flavor to the stuffing. I also liked the addition of the dried cranberries and pecans. This stuffing was a hit with my family an


RoberaTheBallCreator
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This stuffing was amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


Simnikiwe Makhawula
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I'm always looking for new and exciting stuffing recipes, and this one definitely delivered. The quinoa added a nice nutty flavor and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I also appreciated the fact that this recipe was relatively easy to make.


Navd Jaan
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This quinoa stuffing recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was flavorful, moist, and had the perfect texture. I especially loved the addition of dried cranberries and pecans, which gave it a festive touch. I will definitely be making this a