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apple crumble quinoa parfait

Recipe by
Eileen Hineline
Coolidge, AZ

Found this recipe and picture on the website - ClosetCooking - Cooking in a closet sized kitchen. This recipe, Apple pie parfaits with layers of apple compote, vanilla yogurt and quinoa that is topped off with a rolled oat crumble is delicious and healthy for you. I love Quinoa and this is a great way to use it.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For apple crumble quinoa parfait

  • 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 large apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 cup water or apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups vanilla greek yogurt

How To Make apple crumble quinoa parfait

  • 1
    Bring the quinoa, water and cinnamon to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes and set aside.
  • 2
    Mix the flour, rolled oats, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and butter, spread in a single layer over a baking pan and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until lightly golden brown, about 7-10 minutes and set aside.
  • 3
    Bring the apples, water, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the apples are tender and the liquid is syrupy, about 7-10 minutes.
  • 4
    Place 1/4 cup of yogurt into 4 large glasses and top with 1/4 cup quinoa and 1/4 cup of apple compote, repeat with a another set of layers an top off with a tablespoon of the crumble topping.
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