Quinoa with Pear

This dish can be used as a side to accompany a protein or enjoyed on its own. It’s a recipe that can be high in fat, so we should moderate portions, but the advantage is that it’s delicious.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 3/4 cup (recipe makes 6 servings)

• Calories: 246 kcal

• Grams of fat: 13 gr. equivalent to 2.5 fat servings

• Grams of protein: 7 gr. equivalent to 1 protein serving

• Grams of carbohydrates: 28 gr. equivalent to 2 grain/fruit servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of chicken or vegetable broth

• 1 cup of quinoa

• 2 tablespoons of canola oil

• 1 tablespoon of fruit vinegar such as raspberry

• 1/4 cup of finely chopped green onion

• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper

• 2 pears cut into cubes

• 1/2 cup of toasted walnuts, finely chopped

Preparation:

• Place the chicken broth in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, cook over low heat, cover and let all the liquid evaporate, about 15 minutes.

• In a deep plate, whisk together the oil, vinegar, green onion, salt and pepper. Add the pears and coat well with the oil mixture.

• Add the quinoa to the pear sauce, mix well. You can refrigerate for 15 minutes and then serve with the walnuts on top.

Enjoy!