Cinnamon Holiday Quinoa with Turkey Sausage
Servings: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic
1 package (about 12 ounces) turkey sausage, cut into ½ inch cubes
1sweet onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons chopped sage
1 cup apple hard cider or apple juice
1 cup Quinoa Whole Grain, Organic
½ cup Ginger Slices, Crystallized & Organic
chopped
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups chopped kale, lightly packed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
In this holiday recipe heart-healthy quinoa combines with turkey sausage, ginger and greens to create a fantastic gluten-free stuffing that also makes a convenient and satisfying one-dish supper.
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot, place 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Add sausage, onion, and salt over medium-high heat until the onions turn light brown – about 7-10 minutes.
- Add sage and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cider, quinoa, ginger, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ¾ cup water and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Uncover, fluff with a fork.
- Add chopped kale and lemon juice.
- Serve and enjoy!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 240
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Protein: 13 g
Total Carbohydrate: 37 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Iron: 2 mg
Sodium: 350 mg
Calcium: 38 mg
