Quinoa Stuffing
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This simple stuffing is loaded with sweet apples and cranberries and topped with pine nuts.
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Quinoa Stuffing
Check out our delicious quinoa stuffing recipe with apples, cranberries, and pine nuts available exclusively on The Beachbody Blog.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 8 medium celery stalks, chopped (about 4 cups)
- 2 medium green apples, with peel (about 2 cups)
- 4 cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth
- 2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup pine nuts
Instructions
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Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
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Add celery and apple; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
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Add broth, quinoa, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 15 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
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Add cranberries. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve.
Recipe Notes
The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.
Container Equivalents
½ Green
1 Yellow
½ Blue
½ tsp.
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