Quinoa Porridge

By krystallondon

Ingredients

• 946-mL carton unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup (250 mL) quinoa
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cardamom (optional)
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) golden raisins
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) dried apricots, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) skin-on whole almonds, preferably toasted
• Fresh berries for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pour 2 cups (500 mL) almond milk into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high. Stir in quinoa and cardamom. Cover. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 12 min. Remove from heat. Using a fork, fluff. Cover. Let stand until tender, 15 min.

2. Stir in more almond milk, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, until porridge is as thick as you like. Stir in raisins, apricots and nuts. Spoon into bowls. Pour a little more milk overtop. Sprinkle with berries. Great sweetened with honey, maple syrup or brown sugar.

Nutrients per 1/2-cup (125-mL) serving with 1 tbsp (15 mL) additional almond milk
4 g protein
5 g fat
22 g carbohydrates
3 g fibre
62 mg sodium
141 calories