Serves 2

Ingredients

8oz / 225g / 1 cup uncooked quinoa, soaked in water overnight
3 eating apples
1 tsp ground mixed spice

Preparation method

1 Peel, core and chop the apples. Put them in a saucepan with enough water to just cover them, Bring to the boil then simmer for about 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain, then mash, or puree with a hand blender.

2 Drain the quinoa and put it in a saucepan with ¾ pint / 415mls / 1¾ cups water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and lower the heat. Allow to cook for 15 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.

3 Stir in the pureed apple and mixed spice, and serve.

Add maple syrup for extra flavour