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2 white bowls with quinoa porridge topped with blueberries.
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Quinoa Porridge

This Quinoa Porridge is tasty, nutritious, filling, creamy, and is ready in about 20 minutes. Switch up your morning breakfast routine and try this naturally gluten free, protein packed bowl instead of oatmeal.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword quinoa porridge
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Servings 3 Servings
Calories 331kcal
Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or use coconut oil)
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or more to taste)

Instructions

  • Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold running water for about one minute. Drain well.
  • Add butter into a medium saucepan and place over medium high heat. When melted, add rinsed and drained quinoa and cook, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
    Tip: Although toasting is optional, I would highly recommend spending that additional couple of minutes because it makes it taste toasty, nutty and make them taste exponentially better!
  • Stir in milk, 1 cup water and salt, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.
    Tip: Don't skip the resting time! It helps the grain bloom and get an exceptional fluffiness.
  • Remove pan from heat, stir in brown sugar, cover and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls (add a splash of more milk or brown sugar to adjust consistency and taste), top with berries, sliced bananas or nuts and enjoy!

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Notes

You can swap red, black or tri colored grains to make this recipe. While white offers a smooth, subtle flavor, darker variety offers a more strong, pronounced flavor and more chewier in texture.
A pinch of salt really enhances the flavor and brings out the sweetness and nuttiness of the grains.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg