Quinoa Porridge

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• timp activ: 25 min

Ingrediente

1 cup milk (any fat level or nondairy), plus more as needed

1/3 cup uncooked, pre-rinsed quinoa (any color)

1/3 cup diced, unpeeled Golden Delicious apple

Pinch ground cinnamon

Pinch fine salt

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped, toasted pecans

1 tablespoon raisins (any kind)

1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut

1 teaspoon maple syrup, or to taste

Instrucțiuni

Total: 25 mins

Step 1

In a small (2-quart) saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, quinoa, apple, cinnamon and salt, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low so the mixture is gently simmering, and cook, stirring frequently and adjusting the heat as needed, until the quinoa and apples are tender and the milk thickens, 15 to 18 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil. If the mixture looks too thick, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 3

Transfer the quinoa mixture to a bowl, top with the pecans, raisins, coconut and maple syrup, and serve hot.

Substitutions

Quinoa >> your favorite whole grain.

Apple >> pear (it might fall apart, though).

Cinnamon >> cardamom, nutmeg, allspice or ground ginger.

Raisins >> chopped dried fruit, such as prunes or apricots, or dried cherries or cranberries.

Pecans >> your favorite nuts, or pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

Maple syrup >> honey or agave.

Golden Delicious apples >> other firm-fleshed, juicy apples.