Main Dishes

Breakfast Quinoa with Roasted Kabocha and Pecans

chrysta hiser
December 16, 2014
4

Spiced quinoa with sauteed kabocha and toasted pecans are topped off with creamy coconut milk and a sweet drizzle of honey. Its a healthy and delicious way to start your morning.

2
½ c. quinoa, dry
1 c. water
½ tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. nutmeg
¼ c. toasted pecans
3 Tbsp. dried cranberries
1Tbsp. coconut oil (or another neutral oil)
½ Kabocha squash, diced
1-2 Tbsp. honey (depending on how sweet you want it)
coconut milk
In a small sauce pan boil water. Add quinoa, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until Quinoa is done. In a small skillet, coat pan with about 1 Tbsp. coconut oil and add...
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Nutritions

Calories
603

Sodium
212mg
8% DV

Fat
29g
45% DV

Protein
17g
34% DV

Carbs
84g
28% DV

Fiber
12g
51% DV

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Breakfast Low-Carbohydrate Vegetarian Sugar Free

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Nutritions

Calories
1348

Sodium
1443mg
60% DV

Fat
59g
91% DV

Protein
56g
113% DV

Carbs
141g
48% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV