Sweet Breakfast Quinoa

Name: Sweet Breakfast Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup fresh ricotta

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup fresh ricotta

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, cover the quinoa with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Lightly fluff the quinoa with a fork and cover it again.
2

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the almonds and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the apricots, maple syrup, orange zest and cinnamon and stir well until heated through.
3

Add the quinoa to the skillet and stir gently to incorporate the almonds and apricots. Top each portion of quinoa with a tablespoon of ricotta and serve.