Chia and quinoa turkey stuffing
This is a delicious chia stuffing recipe for turkey that also works great on its own as a vegetarian side, with a range of seasonal roasted vegetables.
With the highest combined plant source of omega-3, fibre and protein, chia is also loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to add a healthy boost to your festive season…
Ingredients
½ cup quinoa
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup walnuts
2 tbsp sage
4 prunes
1 cup water
3 tbsp chia seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Thoroughly rinse ½ cup quinoa and drain off any excess water. Sauté 1 finely diced onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves in olive oil. Chop ¼ cup walnuts, 2 tbsp sage and 4 prunes, add to frying pan. Add the quinoa with 1 cup of water. Gently bring the liquid to boil then reduce the heat to simmer, cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes. When the quinoa is cooked, remove from heat, stir through 3 tbsp chia seeds, season with salt and pepper. You can now stuff the turkey or eat the stuffing as a vegetarian side.
Dairy free, gluten free, vegan
Recipe courtesy of The Chia Co UK
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