Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
To make quinoa porridge, combine about half a cup of quinoa with 1 cup or less of milk in a bowl.
Flavor it with vanilla extract and sweeten it with maple syrup or your favorite sweetener. Top with fresh fruit, seeds, and nuts and serve.
- Nutrition values are calculated for a portion sweetened but without any toppings.
To cook quinoa:
The rule of thumb is 1 cup of quinoa needs 1.5 cups of water. So it's a 1:1.5 ratio, and yields 3 cups of cooked quinoa (about 6 portions).
To a saucepan, add water and rinsed quinoa and bring to a boil. When it starts boiling, cover with a lid and turn down the heat to the lowest setting possible, then leave it to cook covered for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat, and let it rest for 5 more minutes covered. And finally, remove the lid and fluff with a fork!
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 1mg