I think it’s safe to say quinoa is no longer a fad and is a staple for many of us, myself included.
But honestly, I was pretty bored of the plain ol’ beige coloured kind and decided to get a bit crazy and try red quinoa. The results were delicious.
The nutritional profile does not differ that much from the standard quinoa but red quinoa has a nuttier taste and nicer texture.
Red Quinoa with Spinach, Apple, Cranberries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Ingredients
1/2 cup red quinoa, cooked according to directions
1/2 apple, chopped (I used a delicious Honeycrisp)
1/4 cranberries (fresh not dried, sure they’re tart but cranberries are supposed to be)
1/2 cup spinach, chiffonade
2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
goat cheese (I used about 1/4” round and chopped it into cubes)
Dressing
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp raw honey
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of cumin
Directions
1. Assemble all ingredients into bowl and mix.
2. In separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk. Add dressing to quinoa mixture, mix again.
3. Divide and serve.
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This looks fantastic, Dani! Healthy and colorful- my fave!
xoxo
This looks delicious Dani! I LOVE goat cheese but have never added it to quinoa! Yum!
Mmmm I haven’t had quinoa in a long time. Pretty picture, too!