Description
A delightful dish combining almond flavor with sweet apricots, perfect for busy nights or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons almond essence
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the raw almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast them for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Soak ½ cup of quinoa under running water for a few minutes. Combine it with 1 cup of water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Combine chopped dried apricots with cooked quinoa, honey or maple syrup, almond essence, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Chop the cooled almonds roughly and add them to the quinoa mixture. Toss gently with a fork.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
For extra sweetness, drizzle more honey or syrup during the mixing step. Variations include using different dried fruits or adding spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apricot, almond, protein, healthy, vegetarian