Apple and Sage Quinoa Stuffing

Created by Wendy at Fit-and-Frugal.com Apple and Sage Quinoa Stuffing is a delicious alternative to regular stuffing without sacrificing taste. Made with Apple and Sage and Ancient Harvest Quinoa.

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 60

Ingredients

4 cups chicken stock*
2 cups Ancient Harvest Traditional Quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced
½ pound bulk sausage*
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup fresh chopped parsley

Directions

Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan, reduce heat to low, and stir in quinoa. Cover pan and simmer until quinoa absorbs the liquid, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion 2-3 minutes. Add sausage and cook 5 minutes, breaking up with a spoon to brown. Add butternut squash, apples and ¼ cup water, and cook, stirring until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir quinoa and seasonings into the skillet mixture.
Stuff in turkey or transfer to a 9 x 13 baking or 3-quart casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350 F for 30 minutes; serve as a side.
*To make vegetarian and vegan, use vegetable stock; omit sausage and add 2 chopped zucchini and 1 chopped red pepper to skillet with squash and apple.

Servings: 8

Apple and Sage Quinoa Stuffing

Apple and Sage Quinoa Stuffing

Ingredients

Directions

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