Potatoes and quinoa mixed with fall flavors such as sweet potatoes, apples & hazelnuts, served in a white plate atop a wooden table.

Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts

Name: Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 apples, peeled and chopped; 1 large shallot, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; ½ cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted; ½ cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; salt and black pepper, if desired

Potatoes and protein rich quinoa, mixed with your favorite fall flavors, over a delicious twist on classic stuffing. This Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts is low in calories, easy to prep, and most importantly it’s delicious!

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

10 Servings

large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

apples, peeled and chopped

large shallot, diced

garlic cloves, minced

tablespoons olive oil

cups water

cup quinoa

1/2

cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

1/2

cup dried cranberries

tablespoons lemon juice

tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon ground ginger

salt and black pepper, if desired

Heat oven to 400°F. On large, rimmed baking sheet toss sweet potatoes, apples, shallot and garlic with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.

In large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 17 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and fluff with fork.

In large bowl, combine quinoa and roasted vegetables.

Add toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper, if desired.

Calories

240

Protein

Carbohydrates

39g

Fiber

Sugars