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A burlap tray with 2 glass mugs of Peruvian quinoa breakfast porridge.

Peruvian Quinoa Porridge Recipe

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Tamara Andersen
A healthy, new way to start your day, Peruvian Quinoa Porridge with Peaches combines nutrient-rich quinoa with fresh (or dried) fruit, milk, and spices, and served up drinkable style... 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Infused Milk Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Course Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 353 kcal

Ingredients
  

Infused Milk

  • 2 cups milk - I use Silk Protein Nut Milk (dairy free)
  • whole spices - (see notes)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon sea salt - to taste
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar - (see notes)

Quinoa Porridge

  • ½ cup dry quinoa - rinsed thoroughly and drained
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peaches - very small dice
  • cinnamon or nutmeg - for garnish

Instructions

Infused Milk

  • Add milk to saucepan. Gently bring almost to a boil (steaming). Add whole spices, and cover pan. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, and steep 60 minutes. Stir in sweetener of choice. Strain.

Quinoa Porridge

  • While spices and milk are steeping, prepare the quinoa. Rinsing is key. This removes the starch and bitterness that is associated with it. Bring water to a boil, add quinoa and salt. Reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer quinoa until water is absorbed (check package instructions if available). My Bob's Red Mill Tricolor Organic Quinoa takes about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork, and cover until ready to serve.
  • Your peaches are prepped while the quinoa is cooking. You should be ready to serve. Layer quinoa and fruit in a large mug or bowl. Reheat the milk if it's been in the refrigerator. Pour steaming hot infused milk over top. Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon or fresh grated nutmeg as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

We love spice! I use whatever I have in my pantry, but on photo day, I used 1 cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, 4 allspice, 1/2 nutmeg (from my grater), 4 cardamom pods smashed, and 2 star anise. It might have been a little "heavy-handed," but we think it's delish! Other options might include fresh ginger slices and citrus peel.
Peaches are in season right now, but apples are also amazing! Do a very small dice or grate them. You can cook them (steam or sauté) first if you wish. 
I use brown sugar. If you prefer honey or raw sugar, go for it! Be sure to taste and adjust.
Macronutrients (approximation from MyFitnessPal.com): 353 calories; 17 g protein; 49 g carbohydrates; 10 g fat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment and/or star rating! Email us with any questions: tamara@beyondmeresustenance.com