Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal

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Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal
If you think quinoa is only good for savory salads and pilafs, you're missing out. Pair it with steel-cut oats to amplify its hearty flavor. A little maple syrup brings out its sweet side.

4 servings

Recipe by Carla Lalli

Photograph by Christina Holmes

February 2013

Ingredients

• steel cut oats
• quinoa

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as goji berries, cranberries, or barberries), 1/2 cup steel-cut oats, 1/2 cup well-rinsed quinoa, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom, and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover and let sit off heat overnight. (Alternatively, bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grains are tender, 20-25 minutes.)

Before serving, reheat cereal in saucepan, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed, until warmed through, 5-8 minutes. Serve with milk, maple syrup, toasted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), and toasted walnuts.

Fruits
Swap in chopped dried apricots for the dried fruit, or top with grated apple in fall, fresh peaches in summer.

Grains
Instead of quinoa, use semi-pearled barley for a chunkier texture.

Nuts and Seeds
Crunch is a must. Try sliced almonds or hemp seeds.