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Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge

I felt like something sweet for dinner. Sweet, but still healthy, so I made some quinoa porridge. It's like steel cut oats, but quinoa instead. It's healthier, heartier and a complete protein! Also, it's just so rustic and lovely.

Total Time

20min

5.0

4 Ratings

Author: Produce on Parade

Servings:

Ingredients

Porridge

•

1/2 cup

Red Quinoa

•

1 1/2 cups

Non-Dairy Milk

or Soy Milk

•

1 tsp

Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground

•

1/2 tsp

Vanilla Extract

•

1/4 tsp

Kosher Salt

•

1 1/2 Tbsp

Maple Syrup

•

to taste

Ground Nutmeg , ground, freshly ground

•

1 tsp

Chai Latte Powder

•

4 Tbsp

Fresh Blueberries

or Frozen Blueberries

Toppings

•

4 Tbsp

Chopped Nuts

•

to taste

Chia Seeds

•

to taste

Lemons , zested, freshly squeezed

Cooking Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine Red Quinoa (1/2 cup) , Non-Dairy Milk (1 1/2 cups) , Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1 tsp) , Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp) , Kosher Salt (1/4 tsp) , Maple Syrup (1 1/2 Tbsp) , Ground Nutmeg (to taste) , and Chai Latte Powder (1 tsp) .

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally and ensuring that it doesn't foam over. The quinoa should be the consistency of wet oatmeal when done.

Remove from heat and stir in the Fresh Blueberries (4 Tbsp) , and allow them to warm up for a few minutes. Top with Chopped Nuts (4 Tbsp) , juice and zest from Lemons (to taste) and Chia Seeds (to taste) .

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

781

FAT

28.0 g

PROTEIN

27.4 g

CARBS

106.9 g