| 8 | 20 | 293 |
| Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
| Prep | Cook | Servings |
| 5 min | 15 min | 2 |
| 1 1/2 cup | Almond milk, unsweetened (divided) |
| 1/4 tsp | Cardamom, ground |
| 1/4 tsp | Coarse salt |
| 1 medium | Pear (sliced, divided) |
| 1/2 cup | Quinoa, uncooked (rinsed) |
| 4 tbsp | Sliced almonds (toasted, divided) |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract, pure |
| 1/2 cup | Water |
1. In a saucepan, bring quinoa, 3/4 cup almond milk, water, vanilla, salt, and cardamom to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let rest five minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. For each serving, top 1/2 cup quinoa with 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 sliced pear, and 2 Tbsp almonds.
Enjoy!
Quinoa
is a great source of complete protein and is very high in fiber
Pears
contain many antioxidants which protect our cells from free radical damage
| Fruit | 0.5 |
| Grain | 2.1 |
| Meat Alternative | 0.3 |
| Milk Alternative | 0.7 |
