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Quinoa Porridge

Prep time: 3-5 min.    Cook time: 8-10 min.     Servings: 2

Start your day with this warm and nourishing breakfast of Quinoa Porridge. Quick to make and easy to customize, it’s a cozy, gluten-free option packed with flavor and protein. Prepare it in advance and store it overnight, or double the recipe for easy meal prep!

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. cooked quinoa (red or white)
  • 1 c. skim or dairy-free milk
  • 1 t. honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 t. cinnamon
  • 1 t. nutmeg or clove

Topping options include:

  • 2 T. fresh or dried fruit (cranberries and dates are two great options)
  • 1/4 c. cashews, pecans or almonds (chopped)
  • 1-2 T. pumpkin seeds
  • 2 T. granola
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Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the pre-cooked quinoa, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey if using.
  2. Heat over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat when it begins to simmer.
  3. Divide quinoa porridge between two bowls and add the toppings of choice to both.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: (using skim milk and honey, without additional toppings): 172 calories (18 from fat), 2 g total fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 10 g sugar, 8 g protein.
Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 milk, 1 free

GLUTEN-FREE recipes are prepared without any wheat, barley, rye or triticale. Check the label on each ingredient to make sure the brand you are using does not contain these grains in any form (flour, bread stuffing, bran germ, malt, starch, etc.).

VEGETARIAN recipes are prepared without any meat, poultry or seafood. Check the label on each ingredient to make sure the brand you are using does not contain these items. TOPS vegetarian recipes may contain animal products, including foods with animal fats, milk or eggs.

LOW-SODIUM recipes have 140 mg of sodium or less per serving.

All exchange values are approximate. When an optional or additional ingredient is offered, exchange values may change.

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