Quinoa & Apple Stuffing

SERVES 6-8PREP 10mCOOK 20m

Credit: hot for food

1cup

quinoa, rinsed in a sieve under water for approximately 30 seconds and drained thoroughly

1⁄2teaspoon

sea salt

3cups

low-sodium vegetable stock

1

apple, diced

1teaspoon

fresh thyme

3tablespoons

olive oil

1cup

leek, finely chopped

3⁄4cup

celery, finely chopped

1

shallot, finely chopped

2cloves

garlic, minced

1tablespoon

sage, finely chopped

1teaspoon

rosemary, finely chopped

1⁄2teaspoon

nutmeg

1⁄4teaspoon

ground black pepper

1⁄2cup

dried cranberries

1⁄3cup

parsley, finely chopped

  1. In a pot, place the quinoa with low-sodium vegetable stock and sea salt and allow the mixture to boil.

  2. Once the mixture starts boiling, stir in the apple and cover with lid. Lower the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, Once the liquid has been absorbed, remove the pot from the heat and stir in fresh thyme and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.


  3. While the quinoa is cooking, in a pan over medium heat warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil and saute the leek, celery and shallot until soft (4 minutes).

  4. Stir in the garlic, sage, rosemary, nutmeg, sea salt and ground black pepper and leave for 2 minutes. Check on the heat and reduce to ensure that the garlic does not get burnt. Then add a 1/2 cup of low-sodium vegetable stock and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally (5 minutes).

  5. Fold in dried cranberries and parsley and cook for 2 more minutes. Combine with the quinoa and apple mixture and serve warm.