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Berry Quinoa Porridge

Source of Recipe

From "It's Not Complicated" by Katie Lee


Recipe Introduction

"I like starting my day with some kind of fruit, whether it's a fruit bowl, a smoothie, or just a handful of berries in a bowl of cereal. By blending berries into the milk, then cooking the quinoa in it, you get a big boost of antioxidants, plus a healthy dose of fiber and protein from the grain. This is a warm, comforting, and healthy way to start the day. It reheats beautifully, so keep it in the fridge and heat up a portion each morning."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 3 cups almond milk, or your favorite alternative milk
â—¦ 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed and drained
â—¦ ½ vanilla bean, split and scraped
â—¦ Pinch of kosher salt
â—¦ 2 cups mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)
â—¦ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
â—¦ 3 tablespoons honey
â—¦ Toppings: sliced banana, sliced almonds, chia seeds, cacao nibs, dried fruit, or your favorite porridge toppings


Recipe

Heat 1 cup of the almond milk, 1 cup water, the quinoa, vanilla bean (seeds and pod), and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

While the quinoa cooks, put the berries, cinnamon, honey, and remaining 2 cups almond milk in a blender. Blend until mostly smooth (or leave chunks of berries if you want!).

Add to the cooked quinoa and simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 15 minutes, or until the porridge is warm and thickened. Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings or refrigerate until ready to serve and reheat with a little water or almond milk.

Makes 4 servings