Mixed Berry Quinoa with Cranberry Juice (Easy Make-Ahead Brunch or Dessert)
Mixed Berry Quinoa with Cranberry Juice is a light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed dish. The quinoa is cooked in cranberry juice for a subtle sweetness, then combined with fresh berries and mint for a vibrant finish. It’s quick to prepare and can be made a day ahead, making it ideal for relaxed breakfasts, potlucks, picnics, or a spring/summer dessert. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, and this recipe is perfectly suited to a vegan lifestyle. A big thank you to my friend Jonty for giving it to me, and serving it to us as a beautifully light and refreshing dessert.
Mixed Berry Quinoa with Cranberry Juice (Easy Make-Ahead Brunch or Dessert)
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Jonty’s Mixed Berry Quinoa with Cranberry Juice is a light and vibrant dish bursting with fresh berries and subtly sweet cranberry flavour. Suitable for vegans and gluten-free friends and family.
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Recipe type: Brunch / Dessert
Cuisine: South African
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
- 1 cup cranberry juice (100% juice)
- 1 cup water
- 150g fresh raspberries, washed
- 150g fresh blueberries, washed
- 150g fresh blackberries, washed
- 150g strawberries, washed and halved
- A handful of fresh mint leaves, finely sliced
Method
- Add the rinsed quinoa to a lidded saucepan.
- Pour in the cranberry juice and water and stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook according to the packet instructions for your quinoa.
- Once cooked, remove from the heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- Leave uncovered for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- If serving immediately, gently fold through the berries and mint and enjoy
- If making ahead, allow the quinoa to cool completely before adding the berries. Cover and chill until the next day.
- Enjoy
Enjoy this vibrant and nourishing dish, you’ll be making it on repeat, just like Jonty.
