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Ingredients
- 1 cup 1% low fat organic milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup organic red quinoa (you can also use white but I just like red)
- 1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- Stevia extract to taste
- 4 teaspoons honey
- Step 4: Transfer to plates, top with nuts and drizzle 1 teaspoon honey over each serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 711g | |
| Calories 1059 | |
| Calories from Fat 327 | 31% |
| Total Fat 37.67g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 7.77g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium 1459mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 150.87g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.5g | 55% |
| Sugars 37.35g | 25% |
| Protein 35.49g | 57% |
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