Cranberry Maple Nut Quinoa

Quinoa is a protein packed, gluten-free food that contains all 9 essential amino acids.
 
This recipe features the superfood in a warm and hearty breakfast, or as a festive side dish to accompany any holiday spread.
  

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Begin with organic quinoa and follow cooking instructions.  I always start with 2 cups uncooked quinoa and save any leftovers in the refrigerator for a quick and convenient reheat.  If you want to make just enough for this recipe (1 serving), follow the cooking instructions below and use 1/2 cup quinoa.
 

When quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork.  It will look like this:

Now mix 2 Tbsp. grapeseed oil with 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup and stir into quinoa.  Taste and see if more maple syrup is required to sweeten the quinoa to your taste.  Sprinkle a handful of dried cranberries and a handful of choppped pecans over the top.  This yummy bowl of flavors is sweet, nutty, crunchy, and satisfying!