We are well into fall, and with the temperature dropping and the days getting shorter, we are left craving foods and drinks that bring comfort. Unfortunately, most of these are usually high in calories, fat and sugar. Even recipes using fruits such as apples, pears and pumpkin can't be redeemed by some crusts or toppings. Never fear! There is a nutrient-packed alternative to your desserts such as apple and pear crisps. It's made with quinoa - a high-protein and fiber grain that can be found in the natural food section of your grocery store. Baked apples or pears stuffed with this is a very acceptable post-workout treat!
Quinoa-Oat Crumble Topping
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup quinoa flour (grind quinoa in a spice mill to make the flour)
1/3 cup brown or natural sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
3 ounces (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment. Place the oats, quinoa flour, sugar, salt and nutmeg in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and pulse several times to combine. Add the butter, and pulse until the butter is evenly distributed throughout the grain mix. The mixture should have a crumbly consistency.
2. Spread the topping over the parchment-covered baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven, and bake 10 minutes. Rotate the pan front to back, stir the mixture and bake another 5 to 10 minutes until nicely browned. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool. You can keep this in the freezer for several weeks in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Yield: Makes a little over 2 cups, enough for one crumble serving eight made in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Nutritional information per serving: 194 calories; 10 grams fat; 23 grams carbs;2 grams fiber; 3g protein
*Courtesy of Recipes for Health
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/recipes_for_health/index.html
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