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Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 4 Comments

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This recipe for Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears is sponsored by Truvia in partnership with the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network.

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

You guys… I’m glad it’s Friday. What do you say? It has been a week… and I’m so tired. Lots of work, lots of drama, and little sleep.

So I’m nourishing my body with these yummy Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears for breakfast + coffee of course.

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

I’m up early today hoping to crank out the last bit of work before I call it a weekend (The fact that I can call eating and writing about these Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears work still makes me oh-so-happppy).

We are taking off early today and have a fun little weekend planned.

Who needs some R&R?! ME ME ME ME!!!!

And I’m sure you do too.

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

My one year old is completely happy with these Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears for breakfast too, and I love how simple they are to make in the morning (of course, they are delicious as a side or dessert if you’d rather).

And oh… they make the house smell awesome. These Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are like the most ideal cool weather breakfast. It is a little chilly this AM here in Orlando.

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

Since November is National Diabetes Month, I’ve partnered with Truvia to bring you this diabetes friendly recipe for Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears.

Pears are naturally a high fiber food, which aids in blood sugar control. WINNING!

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

These Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese and finished with a drizzle of Truvia Nectar, a blend of stevia leaf extract and honey which can help with managing sugar intake as part of a balanced diet.

And since Truvia Nectar is twice as sweet as honey, you only need to use half as much. Yay!

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

So go ahead, warm up the oven and let’s get this breakfast started!

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Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
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Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!


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Ingredients

  • 2 pears, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • pinch of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • drizzle of Truvia Nectar
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut pears in half lengthwise; spoon out seeds and core. Slice piece of skin off on underneath to give the pear a flat surface to lay on.
  3. Coat the pears with coconut oil and place skin side down.
  4. Sprinkle pears with a dusting of cinnamon and bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes (depending on how firm your pears are) until fork tender and golden brown.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract.
  6. In separate bowl, toss together quinoa, flax, apple cider vinegar and pecans.
  7. When pears have finished baking, top each with spoonful of quinoa, mascarpone cheese, and a drizzle of Truvia Nectar.

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Roasted Quinoa Stuffed Pears are exactly what I want to eat on a cool morning this fall. These pears are stuffed with mascarpone cheese, quinoa, and pecans. So yum!

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Brigitte Sohail says

    June 5, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    These just look delicious but I’m doing a calorie count. How many calories in this wonderful breakfast feast?

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      July 4, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Hey Brigitte– I dont have the calorie count however you can add it to MyFitnessPal recipe analyzer or similar site and it will compute the info.

      Reply

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