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Ingredients
- 1 cup rinse and drain Quinoa
- 1/2 cups Almonds, Raw
- 2 cups Water
- 1/2 cups Cranberries, Dried
- 1 individual Cinnamon Stick
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 1 cup
- 396 Calories
- 12g Total Fat
- 1g Sat Fat
- 0g Trans Fat
- 0mg Cholesterol
- 14mg Sodium
- 61g Total Carb
- 7g Fiber
- 22g Total Sugars (Includes 6g Added Sugars)
- 12g Protein
- 14 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
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Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- Rinse the quinoa in a mesh strainer.
- Toast the almonds on the stove in a pot until golden brown and fragrant, stirring continuously.
- Add the quinoa in with the almonds and toast for a couple of minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add the water, cranberries, and cinnamon stick. Stir slightly to combine ingredients (but not too much).
- Cover the pot. Bring mixture to a boil, and then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Drain any water that remains.
- Remove cinnamon stick and stir in brown sugar.
- Allow to cool.
- Divide among indicated number of freezer bags. Label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Reheat in microwave until heated through.