February 22, 2010 in Recipes by empoweringwellness

Meatless Monday – Quinoa with Curried-Apple Compote

Here’s a very easy breakfast recipe that will start your day off right.

Rolling over and hitting the snooze button for another 20 minutes often sounds like a great idea. But if that means that you skip breakfast then it is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Breakfast really IS the most important meal of the day. This is because it provides essential fuel for your body to function and your brain to focus. It also jump starts your metabolism which has slowed down while your body was asleep.

In my recipe below each serving has about 300 calories, 60g carbohydrates, and 7g fiber. And before you roll your eyes and say I don’t have time to cook breakfast in the morning, this recipe can be prepared in advance, packaged in individual containers, and easily heated in the microwave for 2 minutes in the morning. Enjoy!

Quinoa with Curried Apple Compote

Serves 4

1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed
1/2 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1.5 cups onion, chopped
1 tablespoon curry
2 cups apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup apple cider
1/3 cup golden raisins

Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a sieve and allow it to drain. Place quinoa in a medium saucepot and add 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and allow it to boil for five minutes uncovered. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes until cooked. Fluff with a fork.

Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender and starting to brown, stirring often. Add curry powder and stir for one minute. Then, add the apples, cider, and raisins, stir to combine and cook until the liquid has evaporated. Season to taste, with salt and pepper.