Quinoa Porridge

[fireun]

I am madly in love with this recipe. It is easy as hell, makes enough for a few meals and is mighty filling and nice and healthy. Recipe was originally found in Eat and Run by Scott Jurek.

1 c dried quinoa (any color will do. tri-color looks very cool in the final product)
2 c water
1 c almond milk or your favorite non-dairy milk (I used one that was a blend of grains)
1 ripe pear or banana (hooray for bananas!)
1/4 c dried flake coconut
1/2 tsp sea salt or light miso (it was the sea salt for me)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (I..will admit to not measuring this. I like cinnamon and was rather liberal with the amount added)

raisins, nuts, apple slices, or chia seeds for garnish (I used the chia)

Cook quinoa- add it to the water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Fluff and cool for 5 minutes

Place cooked quinoa and all remaining ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth

add garnish(es) and enjoy

Comments

[xjenavivex.livejournal.com]

I may have to get brave enough to try this.

[fireun.livejournal.com]

Quinoa is a forgiving food. Looks strange, but has a very gentle taste. Everything combines to be slightly sweet, which is nice :)

I used to be horrid at trying new things. This trying to eat healthier has me just throwing things in my mouth and hoping for the best.

[xjenavivex.livejournal.com]

I've cooked it a couple of times now. Hadn't considered it for something like this though. I am getting better at it too for exactly the same reasons.

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

That does sound good, not least because there is no cow's milk. (I'm not lactose intolerant: I just loathe the taste.)

[fireun.livejournal.com]

I adore quinoa- it has a nice subtle nutty flavor. And it works very well with the banana and cinnamon. I believe this will become a staple.

I despise the taste cows milk leaves in my mouth. I am tolerant of goats milk, but not cows.

[anat-astarte.livejournal.com]

I am soooo trying this! Thanks!