The first time I tasted quinoa I must admit that I wasn’t really enthusiastic but there are a lot of things that I didn’t like the first time and now I love them. I gave it a second and a third chance but with the fruit and the yoghurt and honey we loved it. After eating it several times I have discovered that quinoa can be well preserved for several days in the refrigerator after being boiled, so it’s easy to assemble in the morning each day adding different fruit.
I am submitting this recipe to Aparna, of My Diverse Kitchen, who is hosting this month’s WBB: Grains in my Breakfast,
and to
Suganya, of Tasty Palettes, hosting the event Whole Grains.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 1 Greek yogurt
- 2 peaches
- 1 pear
- Strawberries
- Blanched roasted almonds
- honey
Directions:
I never understood why we have to rinse the quinoa but when I was reading instructions how to prepare this I read it and continue rinsing it. Put the quinoa and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Let the quinoa cool and mix all the ingredients together. The amount of honey depends on how sweet you like your breakfast.
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Other recipes you might enjoy with quinoa:
With once cup of quinoa you can make breakfast for 3 for a couple of days or you can use it in other recipes such as:
Courgette Croquettes with quinoa and anchovies
Tags: fruit salads, healthy, whole grains
September 10th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
I’ll probably have to try it your way…I’m the same. I wasn’t too impressed the first time I tried it. looks delicious for breakfast.
September 10th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Quinoa isn’t a grain that’s available here. I’ve been seeing it on many blogs, but I think this is the first time I’ve seen it as fruit salad. Truly innovative, Ivy.
Thanks for participating in WBB.
September 10th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I made some quinoa fruit salad a couple of months ago and I loved it. And quinoa has to be rinsed because it contains saponin, which gives it a bitter taste, and rinsing it gets rid of it
September 10th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I have yet to try quinoa sis. Now that I see this delicious recipe I just might buy a bag at our local market:D
September 10th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Peter, it’s worth insisting as it is so healthy.
Aparna, I finally found it in shops selling health products.
Ben, thanks for info.
Val, we must try everything at least once, don’t we?
September 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I’ve been seeing recipes with Quinoa on the blogosphere but never tried it myself, don’t know if supermarkets here sell it ?????
Anyways, your breakfast sounds fantastic and the rest of the ingredients say: Eat me!!!
September 10th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Lovely and healthy eating quinoa with yogurt, it looks beautiful.
September 10th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Nuria, may be you should also try in shops selling healthy products. Forgot a nice long weekend.
Thanks Jeena.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Ivy that is so creative to use quinoa in a fruit salad,loved the idea and it looks delicious
September 10th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
It looks great with yogurt! I should try that!
September 11th, 2008 at 4:41 am
I used to cook a lot of quinoa when the kid was just starting out on food, but haven’t in years. Really must get back to it! Your fruit salad is just the inspiration I was looking for I think.
By the way, I’ve baked you a Wagyu pie
I’ve posted it and will shoot off an email to you soon.
September 11th, 2008 at 5:47 am
This is such an interesting way to try quinoa, Ivy! I have never thought of it before. I actually really like it on its own or any way I cook rice, but I bet I would just LOVE this. Thanks for the idea!
September 11th, 2008 at 6:26 am
that’s lokking yum!
September 11th, 2008 at 6:26 am
that’s looking yum!
September 11th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Usha, thanks. It’s not really creative as yoghurt and honey are very usual in Greek cuisine.
Jenn, try it you may be surprised.
Hi Dee. Thanks for making a Wagyu pie. Although I’ve never had wagyu beef before the whole pie sounds great.
Elly, I am sure this is your kind of food.
Srilekha, thanks.
September 11th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I really should try quinoa again. You’re absolutely right. I like this sweet version! I think I read somewhere about a quinoa pancake.
September 11th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Emiline, sounds interesting and challenging.