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Breakfast Quinoa with Roasted Kabocha and Pecans

December 16, 2014

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.

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

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Polysaturated Fat 8g 54%

Monosaturated Fat 15g 97%

Cholesterol 4mg 1%

Sodium 212mg 8%

Potassium 612mg 17%

Protein 17g 34%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 12g 51%

Sugar 20g 40%

Vitamin A 406IU 8%

Vitamin B6 3mg 172%

Vitamin C 4mg 7%

Calcium 103mg 10%

Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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

Breakfast Quinoa with Roasted Kabocha and Pecans

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.

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