Quinoa for breakfast

You know Well Fed Man loves to stuff his tummy with quinoa. Beyond a toothsome nutty flavor, whole-grain quinoa ponies up big time amounts of numerous nutrients such as folate, protein, fibre and magnesium. So when something is so tasty and incredibly nutritious why confine it only to dinner. Here’s a new take on classic breakfast porridge.

Quinoa Porridge

Makes 2 servings

½ cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup water
½ tsp cinnamon
pinch of coarse salt
½ cup low-fat milk or unsweetened soy milk
1 small apple, diced
½ cup blueberries or sliced strawberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Add quinoa, water, cinnamon and salt to a small pot and bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed. Add milk and simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in apple, berries and nuts. Let sit, covered for 10 minutes before serving. The porridge will thicken during this time. Drizzle with maple syrup before serving if desired.