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Creamy Pumpkin Quinoa

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 139kcal
Author Brenda Bennett | Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Half & Half
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon liquid vanilla stevia or 1-2 packets powdered

Instructions

  • In a pot add quinoa and water and bring to a boil.
  • Add salt once boiling and reduce to a simmer and cover.
  • Simmer for 12-15 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork then mix in the rest of the ingredients, except stevia.
  • Start with ½ teaspoon of stevia or 1 packet, taste and increase if needed.
  • Enjoy warm, refrigerate left overs.

Nutrition

Serving: 3g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.4g | Protein: 4.3g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 203mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 2g