Pear Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

(NC)—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.

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

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.

Spoon warm quinoa into serving bowls. Garnish with yogurt, almonds and extra maple syrup to taste. Makes 4 servings.

Source: www.newscanada.com

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