Super Quinoa Fruit Purée

Name: Super Quinoa Fruit Purée
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) washed, pitted, peeled and diced fruit; ½ cup (125 mL) water; 1 cup (250 mL) cooked quinoa, cooked quinoa flakes or cooked quinoa flour (see Ratios for Quinoa Flour); 1 cup (250 mL) cooked quinoa, cooked quinoa flakes or cooked quinoa flour (see Ratios for Quinoa Flour); 1 cup (250 mL) cooked quinoa, cooked quinoa flakes or cooked quinoa flour (see Ratios for Quinoa Flour); 1 cup (250 mL) cooked quinoa, cooked quinoa flakes or cooked quinoa flour (see Ratios for Quinoa Flour)

Preparation info

Makes
2 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Quinoa 365

By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Published 2011

About

Quinoa blended with your choice of fruit, such as apple, pear, peach, blueberries, apricot or plum, is a simple combination for your growing baby’s enjoyment and health. Use sweet, ripe fruit for the best nutrition and flavor. After your child has been able to eat each fruit separately with success, you can create any combination.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) washed, pitted, peeled and diced fruit
½ cup (125

Breakfast
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Combine the diced fruit and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Place the fruit and cooked quinoa in a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth. Thin the mixture with water, cooking liquid or milk until desired consistency is reached. Strain the fruit if a smooth