Description
Quinoa is a high-protein grain native to South America. You can find it in most health food stores and some grocery stores. This is a simple, delicious vegan recipe full of plump raisins, and sweetened with apple juice. Serve with berries, sliced bananas and maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
- salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place quinoa in a sieve and rinse thoroughly. Allow to drain
- then place quinoa in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pan with lid
- lower heat
- and allow to simmer until all water is absorbed and quinoa is tender
- about 15 minutes.
- Mix in apple juice
- raisins
- lemon juice
- cinnamon
- and salt. Cover pan and allow to simmer for 15 minutes longer. Stir in vanilla extract. Serve warm.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 6