Name: Quinoa Stuffing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 42 min
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

This simple stuffing is loaded with sweet apples and cranberries and topped with pine nuts.

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Quinoa Stuffing

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Course Side Dish

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 27 mins

Total Time 42 mins

Servings 16 servings, ⅔ cup each

Calories 156 kcal

Author Beachbody

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

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add celery and apple; cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
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.
Add cranberries. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add cilantro and pine nuts; fluff with fork and serve.