Quinoa Porridge
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes8 Servings
Try this healthy, tasty alternative to your morning oats topped with fresh fruits.
Ingredients
946-ml carton plant-based milk of your choice
1 cup quinoa
1/2 tsp cardamom, optional
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup skin-on, whole almonds, preferably toasted
fresh berries, for garnish
Instructions
Pour 2 cups (500 mL) almond milk into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high. Stir in quinoa and cardamom. Cover. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 12 min. Remove from heat. Using a fork, fluff. Cover. Let stand until tender, 15 min.
Stir in more almond milk, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, until porridge is as thick as you like. Stir in raisins, apricots and nuts. Spoon into bowls. Pour a little more milk overtop. Sprinkle with berries. Great sweetened with honey, maple syrup or brown sugar.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 141, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 22g, Fat 5g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 62mg.
