Baked Quinoa with Apples Recipe

Ingredients

• quinoa½ cup
• water1 cup
• eggs2
• applesauce5 tablespoons
• pinch of sea salt
• cinnamon¼ teaspoon
• chopped pecans2 teaspoons
• apple¾ cup
• honey1 teaspoon

Method

1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add ½ cup quinoa, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and most of the water is absorbed.
2. Transfer the cooked quinoa into an oven-safe bowl. Stir in 2 eggs, 5 tablespoons of unsweetened applesauce, a pinch of sea salt and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon until fully combined.
3. Place the bowl under the oven broiler on low for about seven minutes or until the mixture begins to set.
4. Once baked, top with 2 teaspoons of chopped pecans, ¾ cup of diced apples and one teaspoon of honey for crunch, freshness and sweetness.

Swaps & notes

Sweetener: For honey, maple syrup is an alternative. Adjust to taste.