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Jun 26, 2012 at 11:20am
Preparation timePreparation time 5 minutesCooking time 12 minutesStanding Time 15 minutesMakes 8 Servings
Photo byGeorge Whiteside Nutrient: 4 protein 5 fat 22 carbohydrates 3 fibre 62 sodium 141 caloriesIngredients: 946-mL carton unsweetened almond milk 1 cup quinoa 1/2 tsp cardamom 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dried apricots, 1/4 cup skin-on whole almonds, Fresh berries for garnishDirections 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.
I eat this almost every day for breakfast. I make a batch on the weekend (or evening if not too busy) and devide it into 8 equal portions in reusable containers. It's tasty and an easy way to have breakfast in a hurry!
Quinoa porridge
Preparation timePreparation time 5 minutesCooking time 12 minutesStanding Time 15 minutesMakes 8 Servings
Photo byGeorge Whiteside Nutrient: 4 protein 5 fat 22 carbohydrates 3 fibre 62 sodium 141 caloriesIngredients: 946-mL carton unsweetened almond milk 1 cup quinoa 1/2 tsp cardamom 1/4 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup dried apricots, 1/4 cup skin-on whole almonds, Fresh berries for garnishDirections 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.
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