Quinoa Porridge with Cinnamon Apples



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
3

Yield:
3 servings


Ingredients

  • 1cupred quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2cupswater
  • 1tablespoonbutter
  • 1apple – peeled, cored and diced
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • 1tablespoonground cinnamon
  • 2tablespoonsmaple syrup
  • ⅓cupsliced almonds
  • 1 ½cupsalmond milk
  • 1tablespoonhalf-and-half cream, or to taste (Optional)

  • Directions

    Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apple, and sprinkle with salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Stir in the almonds; cook and stir until the apple is hot and beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk and half-and-half cream; continue cooking until hot. Stir in the hot quinoa, and cook a few minutes before serving.



    Cook's Note

    Use a Fuji apple or your favorite. Sri Lankan cinnamon is the best.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    402 Calories
    14g Fat
    59g Carbs
    11g Protein

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