Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet, seared plums and warm cinnamon-infused quinoa topped with creamy vanilla yogurt. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
Seared Plums:
- 4 small plums
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (stems removed)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or honey)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp each of allspice, nutmeg, and ginger
Additional:
- 1 cup vanilla bean yogurt
- Olive oil and kosher salt as needed
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked.
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Plums: Halve and pit the plums. Toss them with vanilla, red wine vinegar, thyme, and 1 tbsp sugar.
- Sear Plums: Sear plums face down in a cast iron pan until slightly charred.
- Prepare Quinoa: Mix spices into cooked quinoa and spread it in the cast iron pan.
- Add Plums: Place seared plums on top of quinoa, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 400°F.
- Serve: Serve with a scoop of vanilla yogurt and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the spice blend in the quinoa to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to drizzle a bit of honey over the finished dish for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Seared plums, Cinnamon quinoa, Dessert recipe, Vanilla yogurt, Fruit dessert
