Spicy Apple Cran Pecan Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 apple peeled & cubed (I used Cortland)
- 1 shallot diced
- 1/2 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries/craisins
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Drizzle olive oil in a sauté pan. Add shallots & apple, sauté over medium heat until shallots become translucent & apple softens. Stir in herbs, pecans, dried cranberries, & spices (adjust to taste as preferred).
- Once fully combined, mix in the cooked quinoa. Let cook, mixing, for about 5 minutes until evenly blended. Plate and serve.