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Quinoa Parfait

This parfait has the creamy texture from the yogurt and a soft sweet texture from the cooked apples. It can be a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner desserts for a healthy and filling option.
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • Pinch salt
  • 4 apples
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Agave
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 10 oz Vegan yogurt

Instructions
 

Cold Quinoa Parfait

  • Cook quinoa and place in refrigerator for an at least an hour to cool.
  • Cut, core, and peel apples. Slice them in chunks and place in pot with 1/4 cup of water. Add agave and cinnamon. Cook apples until they are chunky applesauce. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour to cool.
  • Spoon yogurt at the bottom of cup, layer with cooled quinoa, Next layer cooled cooked apples, quinoa, yogurt, quinoa, and last top with apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Warm Quinoa Parfait

  • Cook quinoa 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups water with a pinch of salt.
  • Cut, core, and peel apples. Slice them in chunks and place in pot with 1/4 cup of water. Add agave and cinnamon. Cook apples until they are chunky applesauce.
  • Spoon apples at the bottom of cup, layer with cooked quinoa, Next layer cooked apples, quinoa, apples, quinoa, and last top with apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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