Pumpkin Pie Quinoa
Pumpkin Pie Quinoa
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 c quinoa rinsed
- 2 c water
- 1 can pumpkin puree
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- · Add all ingredients to a sauce pan
- · Bring to a boil
- · Lower heat & cook for 10-15 minutes
Variations
- · Replace water with coconut or almond milk
- · Add vanilla or almond extract while cooking
- · Add orange peel while cooking & remove before serving
- · Replace pumpkin with sweet potato, butternut squash puree or applesauce
Serving suggestions
- · Add maple syrup to taste if you must sweeten
- · Add grated unsweetened coconut, chopped raw nuts and/or dried fruit
- · Serve witha dollop of unsweetened yogurt for additional protein
Notes
Nutrition facts for quinoa
- The most complete nutrition & highest protein content of any grain ·
- A good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, amino acids & fiber
