Quinoa Porridge

Quinoa Porridge is super creamy, tasty, nutritious, filling, and is ready in about 20 minutes. Switch up your morning breakfast routine and try this naturally gluten free, protein packed breakfast bowl instead of oatmeal.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword quinoa porridge

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 19

Servings 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.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the brown sugar. Cover and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't skip the resting time! It helps the grain bloom and get an exceptional fluffiness.
Adjust the consistency and taste with a splash of milk or extra brown sugar if needed. Top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, and toasted 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.

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