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Quinoa Pear Breakfast Bake

Source: Taste of Home

Wow, this is so good. The dollop of plain yogurt really adds to the overall flavor.

Quinoa is a great whole-grain source and has a high fiber content for optimal digestion,
steady blood sugar and lower cholesterol,
as well as other potential benefits such as disease prevention and heart health.

Ingredients

  • 1 c. water
  • 1/4 c. quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 ripe bosc pear, cored and diced OR 1/4 c. mashed peeled ripe pear
  • 1 Tlbs. honey
  • 1/4 t. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 t. vanilla extract
  • dash ground ginger
  • dash ground nutmeg

Topping

  • 1/4 c. sliced almonds
  • 1 Tbls. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbls. butter, softened

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients, then transfer to a greased 3-cup or small baking dish.

Cover and bake for 50 minutes.

In another small bowl, combine almonds, brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over the quinoa mixture.

Return dish to oven and bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 5-10 minutes longer.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

If desired, serve with a dollop of plain non-fat yogurt.

NOTE: Serves 2