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

dinesh pandit
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This was my first time cooking quinoa, and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


adikwuss fred
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The flavors were bland and the quinoa was overcooked.


Easton Drake
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast. I'll definitely be making it again!


Muhammad Husnain Husnain358
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I'm not a fan of Mediterranean food, but this recipe was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again!


Resham Kumal
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would recommend it to others.


Jessi Zimba
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler quinoa recipe next time.


S M SALMAN RAHMAN
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my quinoa turned out mushy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Md Haidar
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Taiyesunday David
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So good!


Joanne Hill
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I was looking for a healthy and flavorful breakfast option, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The quinoa was fluffy and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again!


Md Jubayer Bokhs
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This was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa. I added a few extra vegetables, and it turned out really well.


Dagim Asmare
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and I found myself going back for seconds.


Fabrice M
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I especially loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish.


Shohanur Rhaman
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This Mediterranean breakfast quinoa was a delightful change from my usual oatmeal. The flavors of the sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and herbs were perfectly balanced, and the quinoa was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again!