Turkey, is, of course, the traditional meal for Thanksgiving, but healthy organic holiday recipes can give a twist on the tradition. This healthy holiday recipe is made with healthy foods and fed to family members who tend to eat many of these healthy organic holiday recipes throughout the year.
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa or wild rice, washed, drained, and rinsed thoroughly
- 3 cups purified water
- 1 large Granny Smith apple (or other tart variety), diced (peeling is optional)
- A handful of chopped dried apricots (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh chives, finely chopped 1/4 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1cup dried apricots
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Getting it done:
- Rinse quinoa or wild rice in a fine-mesh strainer.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
- Add rinsed quinoa or wild rice, bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 25 minutes on low or until all of the water is absorbed into the grain.
- Turn off the flame if you are not going to use it right away and leave covered until ready to make stuffing
Apple Mixture:
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, place 1/4 cup vegetable broth and add apple pieces. Saute apples for about 5 minutes or until they begin to soften, but still, hold their shape somewhat. Remove from pan and set aside.
Cranberry Mixture:
- In the same pan as you cooked the apples, add 1/4 cup vegetable broth and cook the green onion for a minute. Add fresh cranberries, raw pecans, dried apricots, chives, thyme leaves, kosher salt, and pepper. Saute for about five minutes or until cranberries begin to soften. Remove from heat.
Suffing Mixture:
- Combine quinoa mixture with apple mixture in a large bowl. Toss together gently. Fill your turkey cavity with the mixer leaving room for expansion. Garnish with chopped scallions on top if desired.
Difficulty:
MEDIUM
