QUINOA, FRESH FIG AND HONEY-BALSAMIC PARFAIT

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This quinoa yogurt parfait is special to me because of its wholesome ingredients. Quinoa is gluten-free, which is good for those who have food allergies, like my daughter. And I love fresh ripe figs when they are in season. Enjoy this for breakfast or dessert. —Dawn Hutchins, St. Johns, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup honey
8 fresh figs, quartered
1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, place vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., In a small bowl, mix cooked quinoa, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Layer half of quinoa mixture, half of honey, balsamic vinegar, half of figs and half of yogurt into 4 parfait glasses. Top with remaining quinoa mixture, honey, yogurt and figs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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