80--- Breakfast Quinoa

Quinoa is a beautiful grain packed with great nutrition. It is very high in protein, therefore it makes a great breakfast because it will keep you satisfied until lunch! The healthy fats in the avocado and almonds also contribute to your fullness by slowing your stomach emptying.





Breakfast Quinoa
Serves 4

1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1 avocado, sliced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup low fat cottage cheese (optional)

In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Continue to cook until water is absorbed, ~15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and fluff with a fork.

Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat and add almonds. Saute until almonds brown slightly. Remove from heat and add honey and cinnamon.

Place 3/4 cup quinoa into a bowl and top with 1/4 cup cottage cheese and slices of avocado, and drizzle with almond honey mixture.

Nutrition info per 1 serving: 390 calories, 12 g fat (7 g monounsaturated), 15 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber


Adapted from Food and Wine, February 2011.