TROPICAL BREAKFAST QUINOA

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A bowl of protein-rich quinoa is a great way to start the day. Adding succulent tropical fruits will give your morning a little taste of paradise.

Provided by Becky Rosenthal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 eggs
1 cup reserved pineapple liquid
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup chopped almonds
Additional unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 8x8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup liquid. Set pineapple aside.
In small bowl, stir together quinoa and coconut. Pour into pan, shaking pan to make even layer. In same bowl, beat eggs with whisk. Beat in pineapple liquid, milk and honey until well combined.
Scatter pineapple chunks, raspberries and almonds evenly over quinoa mixture. Pour egg mixture evenly over top. Using back of spoon, lightly press down fruit to submerge everything into the liquid. Sprinkle additional coconut over top.
Bake 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g