CINNAMON-SCENTED BREAKFAST QUINOA
Is quinoa the new breakfast of champions? According to a marathon runner friend, it is. She loads up on quinoa before every race. But you don't have to be an athlete to get an energy boost from it. My husband and I find that a big bowl of quinoa in the morning holds us well into the afternoon. We love the chewy texture and earthier flavor of the red quinoa, but because it costs a bit more than the white variety, I often mix the two. If you add some of the black, you'll really start the day on a colorful note. Feel free to add as many accompaniments as you wish. I'm a big fan of flaky sea salt and love the surprise of a little briny crunch on top of my morning cereal.
Provided by Kemp Minifie
Categories Breakfast Brunch Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Mother's Day Quinoa Fall Winter Healthy Low Cholesterol Cinnamon Gourmet Quick and Healthy Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash quinoa in several changes of water in a bowl, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off water (if quinoa does not settle, drain in a large fine-mesh sieve after each rinse), until water is clear.
- Drain washed quinoa well in a large fine-mesh sieve.
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep covered to keep warm. Remove cinnamon sticks.
- Divide quinoa among bowls and top with walnuts, maple syrup or honey, milk, and sea salt.
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Manoj Shrestha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe might change my mind.
Yadira Brandt
[email protected]This recipe sounds amazing! I'm definitely going to make it this weekend.
Farmankhan Tareen
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so easy and delicious.
Chanda Ghising
[email protected]This recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different fruits, nuts, and spices. It's always delicious.
Djkapto sanz cmbz
[email protected]I made this recipe vegan by using almond milk instead of regular milk and maple syrup instead of honey. It was still amazing!
Rabih Cell
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds instead. It was just as delicious!
Joram Ft
[email protected]This recipe is way too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar or honey.
Philip Wanjiku
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my quinoa didn't turn out fluffy. It was more like a porridge.
M Haji
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The quinoa was mushy and the apples were too tart.
Jamilur Rahman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Alagba Atorise
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! My whole family loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.
jordan kloos
[email protected]I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a morning person, so I appreciate that I could throw everything in the slow cooker before bed and wake up to a delicious breakfast.
Cori Charleson
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy way to start my day! The quinoa was fluffy and flavorful, and the cinnamon-spiced apples and nuts added a touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.