Tropical Breakfast Quinoa
For excellent quinoa, soak it, rinse it, and don't overcook. Use the leftovers the next day for this quick recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup light coconut milk
- 3 Tbs crushed pineapple
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbs toasted coconut
- 5 pecans
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Directions
- In a medium-sized pot combine cooked quinoa, coconut milk, crushed pineapple, cinnamon, and maple syrup; stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Top quinoa mixture with toasted coconut, pecans, sliced strawberries, and balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 464
Calories from Fat 135 (29%)
(24%)Total Fat 15g
(38%)Saturated Fat 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(2%)Sodium 37mg
(22%)Potassium 770mg
Total Carbohydrate 72g
(27%)Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(24%)Protein 12g
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