I must say I will be making this frequently. However, in future I will keep some cooked quinoa in the fridge to speed things up in the morning!
I was very un-measurey ( it's a word!) with this porridge but I will do my best to give you basic amounts. The main thing is to taste frequently and adjust according to your liking.
Ingredients
* one cup rinsed quinoa
* two cups water
* one chopped apple
* 1/2 to one full cup milk of your choice
* varying amounts of vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon and brown sugar
* chopped fresh fruit and nuts for serving, optional
Instructions
So I had this very sad apple just hanging out, a cast off from my daughter's last school lunch. What the hell, I thought, let's throw it in with the quinoa. Which is what I did.
I brought the water to boil then added quinoa, apples, a sprinkle of cinnamon and vanilla. I simmered this, lid on, for ten minutes. I stirred often. Yeah, that's right.
Next I added half the milk, some kick ass local maple syrup and a little brown sugar.
I simmered this for another ten minutes, stirring frequently. Yes, frequently.
Finally I tasted and adjusted the sweetness by adding more of every seasoning. That's just how I roll.
I added chopped Ontario strawberries to my bowl along with some chopped roasted almonds and, obviously, more brown sugar.
I enjoyed every bite. So, so much. Even my impossible 9 year old liked it! Please try this immediately. It makes enough for four fairly hungry people or two gluttons!
Heading to camp for the day and bringing some quinoa soup and porridge with me. Tomorrow I will excitedly make asparagus quinoa risotto!!
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