Apples with Quinoa

 This recipe is so good and almost tastes like apple pie! I love to have this as a sweet and healthy breakfast. The high protein quinoa lends a nice nutty, whole grain taste without the gluten. It's been a while since I posted it. Here it is again with a few tweaks. Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:

-  3 apples cubed (peeling is optional. The skin is very tender after simmering it)

-  1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
-  1 1/2 cups water
-  dash salt
-  cinnamon to taste (I use about a Tablespoon while cooking and then add additional sprinkles right before serving)
-  1 tsp brown sugar (optional - the apples sometimes make it sweet enough)

-  1 Tablespoon slivered or sliced almonds

-  Honey to taste


    Directions:

1. Combine quinoa, water and salt
2. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes
4. Add apples, cinnamon and brown sugar
5.  Cover, and simmer until all water is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes)
6. Check and stir occasionally 
7. Sprinkle with almonds
8. Drizzle with honey if desired
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Other possible toppings may include shredded coconut, raisins or chopped walnuts.