Warm Apple Berry Quinoa Bowl
Fluffy quinoa simmered with cinnamon and pink salt, topped with sautéed apples in coconut oil, fresh blueberries and strawberries, finished with a drizzle of honey. A naturally vegetarian grain bowl that works as breakfast or light dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Bring water, cinnamon, and salt to a boil in a saucepan
- 2
Add quinoa and simmer for 20 minutes
- 3
Warm coconut oil in another saucepan over medium heat
- 4
Add diced apple and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes
- 5
Stir sautéed apples and honey into the cooked quinoa
- 6
Top with blueberries and strawberries and serve
Tips
Stir quinoa occasionally during simmering to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking
Sauté apples just until edges brown for texture contrast with the soft quinoa
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate cooked quinoa for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with splash of water. Store sautéed apples separately.
Cook quinoa up to 2 days in advance. Prepare diced apple and berries ahead; store apple in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Serve warm immediately after combining. Can serve at room temperature or chilled.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip stirring the simmering quinoa to avoid a starchy, mushy bottom layer
Do not overcook the apples to avoid mushiness and loss of structural integrity