Quinoa Pudding

          

Quinoa is a high-protein grain native to South America. You can find it in most health food stores and some grocery stores. This is a simple, delicious vegan recipe full of plump raisins, and sweetened with apple juice. Serve with berries, sliced bananas and maple syrup.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 cups apple juice
1 cup raisins
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
salt to taste
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • PREP

    5 mins

  • COOK

    35 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Place quinoa in a sieve and rinse thoroughly. Allow to drain, then place quinoa in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pan with lid, lower heat, and allow to simmer until all water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Mix in apple juice, raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Cover pan and allow to simmer for 15 minutes longer. Stir in vanilla extract. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 202 kcal
Carbohydrates: 42.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 1.9 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 4.4 g
Sodium: 8 mg

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