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Crockpot Quinoa

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!

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

1/2 cup

Amount per serving
Calories222
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65g84%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 161mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%

Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 5g
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 2mg12%
Folate 60mcg15%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.