THE DAIRY KITCHEN
Quinoa Porridge with Maple Caramelised Pears
By THE DAIRY KITCHEN
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Preparation
10 MINS
Cooking
20 MINS
Quinoa has been very popular over recent years and for good reason, it is delicious and easy to cook. Find it in the health food section of your supermarket and try this fabulous porridge.
Ingredients
1 cup mixed coloured quinoa, rinsed and drained1/4 cup dessicated coconut
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 firm green pears, each cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons brown sugar, extra
2 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons orange or apple juice
1/3 cup roasted pecan nuts, roughly chopped
Method
- Combine quinoa, coconut, milk, sugar and vanilla and bring to the boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until cooked, stirring frequently.
- In the meantime, place pears, sugar, maple syrup and juice in a large non-stick frypan and cook over medium-high heat stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until caramelised.
- Serve porridge in bowls topped with caramelised pears, pan juices and pecans.
