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Breakfast Quinoa
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Description
Quinoa is a beautiful grain packed with great nutrition. It is very high in protein, therefore it makes a great breakfast because it will keep you satisfied until lunch! The healthy fats in the avocado and almonds also contribute to your fullness by causing your stomach to empty more slowly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red Quinoa, Rinsed
- 2 cups Water
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- ¼ cups Sliced Almonds
- ⅓ cups Honey
- ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1 whole Avocado, Sliced
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Continue to cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and fluff with a fork.
Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat and add almonds. Saute until almonds brown slightly. Remove from heat and add honey and cinnamon.
Place 3/4 cup quinoa into a bowl and top with 1/4 cup cottage cheese and slices of avocado, then drizzle with almond honey mixture.
Nutrition info per 1 serving: 390 calories, 12 g fat (7 g monounsaturated), 15 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber
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Lindsay {Eighty Twenty Dietitian} on 3.4.2011
Common or black quinoa would work as well. Red has a little bit more “nutty” flavor. I found in in the bulk section of my grocery store!
nlovewj on 3.3.2011
Does it have to be red quinoa?! I just have regular…I have never even seen red quinoa before!
Lindsay {Eighty Twenty Dietitian} on 3.1.2011
The cottage cheese can be omitted completely! The quinoa has enough protein to keep you satisfied! Enjoy!
mirandab on 3.1.2011
Is there anything you would suggest i replace the Cottage cheese with? I don’t eat Dairy, but this recipe looks yummy!