Chocolate Quinoa with Yoghurt and Buttery Pears
Blood Sugar: 6Servings: 6Preparation Time: 5minMeal Category: Breakfast
Micronutrients:CalciumVitamin AMagnesium
Macronutrients per 100g
Energy
72kcal
Sugar
4g
Fat
3g
Fiber
2g
Sat fat
2g
Protein
1g
Carbs
11g
Sodium
19mg
Ingredients
250g / 8.82oz Quinoa, 250ml / 8.45fl oz Water, 200ml / 6.76fl oz Coconut milk, 2 peeled and grated Pears, 1 tsp Orange zest, 2 tbsp Cocoa, 1 cored and thinly sliced Pear, 2 tbsp Butter, 1 tsp Yoghurt
Preparation
1. Rinse 250g / 8.82oz Quinoa well in running water and drain. 2. Place the Quinoa and 250ml / 8.45fl oz Water in a saucepan, simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. 3. Add 200ml / 6.76fl oz Coconut milk, 2 peeled and grated Pears, 1 tsp Orange zest, and 2 tbsp Cocoa, simmer for additional 5-10 minutes until Quinoa grains are puffy. 4. While Quinoa is cooking, melt 2 tbsp Butter in a pan, fry 1 cored and thinly sliced Pear until golden. 5. Serve the Chocolate Quinoa with a spoonful of Yoghurt and the buttery Pears, sprinkled with Cocoa.
Micronutrients % of RDI
Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
22% of RDI
Vitamin C
2% of RDI
Omega 3
5% of RDI
Vitamin A
29% of RDI
Calcium
45% of RDI
Folate
12% of RDI
Good to know
Quinoa is high in protein and fiber. Consider this dish as a treat rather than an everyday recipe.
How to Prepare
1. Rinse 250g / 8.82oz Quinoa well in running water and drain. 2. Place the Quinoa and 250ml / 8.45fl oz Water in a saucepan, simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. 3. Add 200ml / 6.76fl oz Coconut milk, 2 peeled and grated Pears, 1 tsp Orange zest, and 2 tbsp Cocoa, simmer for additional 5-10 minutes until Quinoa grains are puffy. 4. While Quinoa is cooking, melt 2 tbsp Butter in a pan, fry 1 cored and thinly sliced Pear until golden. 5. Serve the Chocolate Quinoa with a spoonful of Yoghurt and the buttery Pears, sprinkled with Cocoa.
Good to Know
Quinoa is high in protein and fiber. Consider this dish as a treat rather than an everyday recipe.
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