Easy Cinnamon Raisin Quinoa
Quinoa cooks quickly on the stove or in a rice cooker. This simple recipe is delicious, healthy, filling, and vegan.
Prep time: 5 min; Total time: 20 min
Required ingredients:
- 1 c. quinoa
- 2 c. water
- 1 tsp. organic canola oil or butter
- 1 tsp. cinnamon (or to taste)
- 1/4 c. raisins (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp. honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar (or to taste)
Optional toppings:
- Fresh or dried cherries
- Dried cranberries
- Dried figs
- Fresh or dried bluberries
- Milk, soy milk, almond milk, hemp milk, or rice milk
- Brown sugar
- Coconut milk
- Banana
- Strawberries
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Ground flax
- Wheat Germ
In a saucepan or rice cooker, add quinoa, water, oil, and cinnamon. Cover and cook over medium high heat for 20 min or until the water is gone (or follow the instructions for your rice cooker).
Once the quinoa is cooked, add raisins and other toppings and stir in the honey or agave nectar.
Serves: 2
Tips
You can substitute organic vegetable oil or Earth Balance for canola oil or butter.
You can try this recipe with other grains, like amaranth or millet. Just be sure to alter the amount of water and cooking time if you use a different grain. For 1 c. amaranth, add 2.5 c. water and cook for 25 minutes. For 1 c. millet, add 2.5 c. water and cook for 20 minutes.
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