Ingredients

• 1 cup red quinoa , rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 apple - peeled , cored and diced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 0.33 cups sliced almonds
• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream , Optional

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apple, and sprinkle with salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Stir in the almonds; cook and stir until the apple is hot and beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk and half-and-half cream; continue cooking until hot. Stir in the hot quinoa, and cook a few minutes before serving.

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