Quinoa and Oatmeal Baked with Apples and Cinnamon
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 4 cups water
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons cinnamon
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 apples with skin on, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- Bring the quinoa, oats, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Reduce heat, add 3 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1 cup of brown sugar, and stir.
- Let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the water is absorbed into the grains, remove from heat, and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
- Butter an 8-by-8-inch or 11-by-7-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat 2 eggs, then slowly add them to quinoa and oats mixture, stirring constantly.
- Add the baking powder and apples, and mix well.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish, and top with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, 25 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and brown on top.
- Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve.
quinoa, oats, water, kosher salt, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, baking powder, apples, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-and-oatmeal-baked-with-apples-and-cinnamon (may not work)