Yields8 Servings
 1 ½ cups quinoa
 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
 3 cups apple juice or water
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
 ⅓ cup dried cranberries
 ⅓ cup golden raisins
 ¼ cup sliced almonds
1

Wash hands with soap and warm water

2

Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear.

3

Put into a 6-quart crockpot.

4

Mix in butter, if using.

5

Add apple juice, salt, cinnamon, cranberries, and raisins.

6

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-4 hours.

7

Fluff the quinoa with a fork till it's tender.

8

Serve in bowls topped with almonds and enjoy!

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups quinoa
 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
 3 cups apple juice or water
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
 ⅓ cup dried cranberries
 ⅓ cup golden raisins
 ¼ cup sliced almonds
Crockpot Quinoa