Quinoa porridge

When I discovered Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wa) a few years ago, it instantly became one of my favorite grains. Well, technically it’s not a grain but the seed of a leafy plant related to spinach. Quinoa is highly nutritious and contains one of the best non animal proteins. In fact various studies rate the quality of quinoa protein to be equivalent or slightly superior to that found in milk products.
Below, a delicious alternative to traditionnal oatmeal.

Quinoa porridge

( in bold text is my favourite combination)

• 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed, soaked and drained
• 2 cups water or any milk of your choosing * or a mix of water and milk
• Then according to your taste, several or all of the following
• 1/2 c. dried fruit – raisins, cranberries, goji berries
• 1/4 c. fresh or frozen fruit – berries e.g blueberries, kiwifruit , banana
• 1 tbsp almonds or pecan, sliced
• Honey or agave nectar (optional)

Place quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer until all the water is absorbed ( about 15 minutes). Add fruit and nuts, sweeten to taste and serve.
Note: It is important to rinse Quinoa under running water prior to cooking. It helps to remove saponins (substances that can give quinoa a rather bitter taste).

*Dairy, soy, almond, coconut, hemp milk…

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