Maple-Braised Apples with Quinoa

This is one of the recipes I found that satisfies the dietary needs of someone on a migraine diet (no onions, no vinegar, no nuts, no lentils, no citrus), a Vegan (add no animal products), and me (add no soy, no gluten).  I was going to take it to a potluck at the Sangha, but since that was cancelled, Nancy and I have been finishing it up.  It's good for breakfast, too.

I adapted a recipe by Springer Huseby I found on the Eat Life Whole blog http://www.eatlifewhole.com/2012/09/maple-braised-apples-with-quinoa/

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp Earth Balance soy-free buttery spread

2 Fuji or Gala apples, cored and diced

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

2 Tbsp maple syrup

2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1/2 cup uncooked

Sunflower seeds (optional)

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Heat a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, and add Earth Balance

Once melted, add apples.  Stir gently until the apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Add the maple syrup and cinnamon.  Combine well.

Stir in quinoa.  Heat through while stirring occasionally.

Divide into 4 bowls.  Top with sunflower seeds.

Nutrition information: makes 4 servings.  Per serving = 189 calories, 5.7 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 26.6 mg sodium, 32.4 g carbs, 3.5 g dietary fiber, 3.8 g protein