Best Pineapple Red Quinoa Parfait Recipes

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PINEAPPLE-RED QUINOA PARFAIT



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This yogurt and quinoa breakfast dish from nutritionist Cynthia Sass's "Cinch!" cookbook gets an extra boost of nutrition from a surprising source: cinnamon. The flavorful spice contains four times as many antioxidants as a handful of blueberries. Also Try:California Sunshine Salad, Mediterranean Broccoli Couscous Platter, Salmon-Ginger Rice Bowl

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ounces plain fat-free Greek or soy yogurt, preferably organic
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
1/2 cup cooked red quinoa, chilled
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Fold cinnamon into yogurt. In a dish, alternately layer pineapple, quinoa, and yogurt; garnish with almonds and serve.

RED QUINOA WITH PINEAPPLE AND SHRIMP



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from "mango & tomato" - http://www.mangotomato.com/2010/12/red-quinoa-with-pineapple-and-shrimp.html

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 large frozen shrimp, with tail on defrosted
zest of one lime
juice of one lime
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided
salt
water
2/3 cup red quinoa
1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
drizzle olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine shrimp, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, honey, and 1 tbsp cilantro. Let marinade for 20 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook shrimp until just done - do not overcook!
  • Bring salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook for 15 minutes. If desired, you may add the pineapple core to the water to add more flavor. When quinoa is finished, drain and remove pineapple core if used. Add chopped pineapple and remaining cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve shrimp on top of quinoa. (This dish may be served hot or cold.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 70.8, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 11

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