Quinoa, Fresh Fig & Honey-Balsamic Parfaits

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This quinoa yogurt parfait is special to me because of its wholesome ingredients. Quinoa is gluten-free, which is good for those who have food allergies, like my daughter. And I love fresh ripe figs when they are in season. Enjoy this for breakfast or dessert. —Dawn Hutchins, St. Johns, Florida

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 8 fresh figs, quartered
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.
  2. Meanwhile, place vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
  3. In a small bowl, mix cooked quinoa, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Layer half the quinoa mixture, half the honey, the balsamic vinegar, half the figs and half the yogurt into 4 parfait glasses. Top with remaining quinoa mixture, honey, yogurt and figs.

Nutrition Facts

1 parfait: 272 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

This quinoa yogurt parfait is special to me because of its wholesome ingredients. Quinoa is gluten-free, which is good for those who have food allergies, like my daughter. And I love fresh ripe figs when they are in season. Enjoy this for breakfast or dessert. —Dawn Hutchins, St. Johns, Florida
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