Sweeten quinoa with banana and mango for Passover

With flour and most leavening agents taboo at Passover, dessert can be a challenge. This luscious pudding offers a light ending and is a perfect complement to traditional Passover macaroons. Stirring mashed banana in at the end gives it creaminess.

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QUINOA BANANA PUDDING WITH DRIED MANGO

Start to finish: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 to 8

1½ cups uncooked quinoa

2½ cups water

13½ -ounce can coconut milk

¼ cup sugar, plus more to taste

Pinch of salt

½ cup dried mango slices, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 packed teaspoon grated fresh ginger, plus more to taste

2 large ripe bananas

½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Place the quinoa in a large bowl and cover with cool water. Stir the quinoa with your hand, then drain in a mesh strainer.

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