Description
Cranberry Apple Winter Grain Medley is the ultimate cozy dish, blending tangy cranberries and sweet apples with wholesome grains for a heartwarming meal. Perfect for festive gatherings or a comforting side on chilly evenings, this medley is bursting with flavors that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it’s simple enough for novice cooks to create stunning results effortlessly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium apple (diced, preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, stir in cranberries and diced apple, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, sauté nuts with cinnamon and nutmeg until fragrant.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and mix in sautéed nuts, maple syrup, and herbs.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg