Best Tropical Breakfast Quinoa Recipes

TROPICAL QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL

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I have been making this quinoa, coconut, pineapple and mango dish since I was in high school. To make it even more tropical, add some diced papaya.-Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped peeled mango
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring pineapple juice, coconut milk, cinnamon and ginger to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat., Stir in pineapple and brown sugar. Top with mango and macadamia nuts. If desired, serve with coconut.

Nutrition Facts :

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

Categories Breakfast

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