{"id":2795,"date":"2023-06-02T12:55:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T12:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seasonalandsavory.com\/?p=2795"},"modified":"2023-06-02T13:00:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T13:00:35","slug":"quinoa-sweet-potato-and-dried-cranberry-stuffing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seasonalandsavory.com\/quinoa-sweet-potato-and-dried-cranberry-stuffing\/","title":{"rendered":"Quinoa, Sweet Potato and dried Cranberry Stuffing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I\u2019m taking an untraditional approach to stuffing. I probably shouldn\u2019t call it stuffing since it\u2019s not being STUFFED inside the bird, huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since traditional stuffing is loaded with gluten, I decided to make it with quinoa, sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and dried cranberries. It\u2019s amazing and I\u2019ll\u00a0 certainly be making this again for my family next week.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yesterday, there was a big change in my body [nope, still not pregnant – but we’re one step closer, wink wink].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll spare you the details since this is a food post after all. Let\u2019s just say after THREE<\/strong> years of seeing doctor after doctor, losing & gaining weight, considered buying stock in pregnancy tests [no other way of knowing], then trying everything from natural remedies to hormones that made me bat shit crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why all this? Let\u2019s see. . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was under HIGH stress, working around the clock in a job I hated. Worked out too much, almost lost my marriage and then almost lost my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yup, no wonder my body stopped working.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What\u2019s changed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. I found a way to let go of everything I was holding onto. Regret, fear, resentment, anger \u2013 and more. Learned that you have to let go in order to let other things, such as the good in. It\u2019s hard, but it was worth it and now there\u2019s nothing standing in the way. What you see, is what you get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Due to the illness I had to eliminate gluten. I listen to my body and feed it what it needs. We have a good relationship now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. My husband and I recreated our marriage.  We\u2019ve put practices in place to support each other and our well-being. Some nights we hold out a \u201cgarbage bag\u201d and just throw all our shit into it. It\u2019s a great clearing and allows us to be present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Built my own business that allows me to do what I love. No, it\u2019s not easy, but I\u2019m committed, passionate and believe in the possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. I\u2019m active WITH my husband. We workout in the evenings, together. We go for walks, hikes or runs on the weekends.  It\u2019s healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Quinoa, Sweet Potato and dried Cranberry Stuffing<\/h2>\n
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Ingredients
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  • 1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> red quinoa<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> original quinoa [white]<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> medium sweet potatoes<\/span> peeled and diced<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/2<\/span> medium red onion<\/span> chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> garlic clove<\/span> minced<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> teaspoons<\/span> of cumin<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> dried cranberries<\/span><\/li>
  • 1\/4<\/span> cup<\/span> pecans<\/span> toasted<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> tablespoons<\/span> of parsley<\/span> chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • salt + pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

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    • In a medium saucepan, add 1 + 1\/2 cups water, quinoa [total 1 cup], season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.<\/div><\/li>
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.<\/div><\/li>
    • Cover baking sheet with foil, spray with non-stick, add sweet potatoes, onions and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until soft.<\/div><\/li>
    • Combine sweet potatoes and onions with cooked quinoa. Drizzle with olive oil [optional]. Stir in cumin, cranberries, toasted pecans and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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