Healthy Quinoa Apple Kheer

Kheer is a popular Indian dessert made with rice and milk. This healthy version replaces rice with quinoa for added nutritional benefits.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Healthy Quinoa Apple Kheer

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dessert, Healthy Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 medium-sized Apple
• 2 cup Almond Milk
• 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• 2 tablespoon Almonds
• 2 tablespoon Raisins
• 2 tablespoon Pistachios
• 1 pinch Saffron Strands

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly.
2. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the rinsed quinoa. Cook for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender.
3. In a separate saucepan, heat almond milk over medium heat. Add cooked quinoa, diced apples, maple syrup, and cardamom powder. Stir well.
4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with almonds, raisins, pistachios, and saffron strands.
7. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.