Pear Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Forget traditional oatmeal! Quinoa is a gluten-free, protein-rich ancient grain that is easy to prepare. Enhanced with tender, diced California pears and cinnamon, this wholesome breakfast dish will become a family favourite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250 mL) dry quinoa
  • 1 cup (250 mL) each apple juice and water
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 2 ripe California Bartlett Pears, finely chopped
  • Low fat vanilla or plain yogurt
  • Toasted, sliced natural almonds

Procedure

  1. Place quinoa, apple juice, water, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add pears and cook for 2 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
  2. Spoon warm quinoa into serving bowls. Garnish with yogurt, almonds and extra maple syrup to taste.

Makes 4 servings.

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