Cranberry Apple Quinoa

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water.

Add the rinsed quinoa to a bowl.

Chop gala apples, leaving the skins on, and add to the bowl.

Add dried cranberries to the bowl.

Toast sliced almonds in a pan and add to the bowl.

Chop fresh mint and parsley, then add to the bowl.

Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice over the mixture.

Toss all ingredients together until well combined.

Serve in a bowl and enjoy as a side dish or main course.

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