Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is a side dish Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts. A delicious and healthy side dish for any meal! This would go perfect with upcoming Christmas Jennie - O Roasted Turkey. See this and all the rest of the Recipe Selection, Tips, and Products on the Jennie - O Turkey website.  http://www.jennieo.com/



Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts

Potatoes and protein rich quinoa, mixed with your favorite fall flavors, over a delicious twist on classic stuffing.



Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1 large shallot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
salt and black pepper, if desired
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F. On large, rimmed baking sheet toss sweet potatoes, apples, shallot and garlic with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.
In large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to low and simmer 17 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with fork.

In large bowl, combine quinoa and roasted vegetables. Add toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information
Calories 240 Fat 8g
Protein 6g Cholesterol 0mg
Carbohydrates 39g Sodium 20mg
Fiber 4g Saturated Fat 1g
Sugars 1g


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