Quinoa, Fresh Fig & Honey-Balsamic Parfaits

Name: Quinoa, Fresh Fig & Honey-Balsamic Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup honey; 8 fresh figs, quartered; 1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Dawn Hutchins, St. Johns, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This quinoa yogurt parfait is special to me because of its wholesome ingredients. Quinoa is gluten-free, which is good for those who have food allergies, like my daughter. And I love fresh ripe figs when they are in season. Enjoy this for breakfast or dessert. —Dawn Hutchins, St. Johns, Florida

Test Kitchen tips

Any leftover reduced vinegar can be saved for a later use, such as drizzling over salad with a little goat cheese.

Substitute granola for quinoa.

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Quinoa, Fresh Fig & Honey-Balsamic Parfaits

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup honey
8 fresh figs, quartered
1 cup (8 ounces) vanilla yogurt

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Directions

1
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.

2
Meanwhile, place vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.
3
In a small bowl, mix cooked quinoa, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Layer half the quinoa mixture, half the honey, the balsamic vinegar, half the figs and half the yogurt into 4 parfait glasses. Top with remaining quinoa mixture, honey, yogurt and figs.