Author Notes
Crunchy nutty toasted quinoa and gingered maple syrup, mixed with fresh fruit and tangy yogurt, makes a super healthy and happy breakfast. Use your favorite yogurt, fruit and nuts! —Lisa Goldfinger
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Ingredients
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3/4 cup
uncooked quinoa, rinsed in a fine mesh strainer, drained
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1/2 cup
sliced almonds
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4 tablespoons
unsweetened shredded coconut
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1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
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1/2 cup
pure maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon
peeled, grated ginger root (from a 1-inch piece)
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1 1/2 cups
mixed berries or your favorite fruits, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 cups
plain yogurt (your favorite)
Directions
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Make the syrup: In a small saucepan bring maple syrup and ginger to a boil. Remove from heat and stir. Set aside to cool.
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Make the topping: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add quinoa (don't worry if it's damp. The water will evaporate) and cook, stirring and tossing with a spatula, for a minute or so. Add nuts and coconut. Cook, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minutes more until quinoa is a making frequent popping sounds and becomes toasted and golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and mix. Spread toasted quinoa mixture out on a plate to cool.
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Assemble the Parfaits: When the syrup & toasted quinoa have cooled, about 15 minutes, assemble the parfaits: Using two bowls or parfait glasses, make alternate layers of quinoa, yogurt, fruit, syrup. Repeat. Top with a light sprinkling of quinoa. Enjoy!
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