Description
A simple and comforting breakfast porridge made with quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Toppings: fresh berries, nuts, seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Combine the rinsed quinoa, water or milk, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract, if using. Add a splash more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Serve warm with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half water and half milk.
- You can cook this in a slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: quinoa porridge, creamy breakfast, healthy grains, warm cereal, vegetarian breakfast