Description
A warm, nutritious quinoa porridge cooked with vanilla almond milk, enhanced with dried blueberries, walnuts, and cinnamon, topped with a fresh blueberry compote for a wholesome and delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
Grains and Liquids
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Vanilla Almond Milk
Nuts and Fruits
- 1/3 cup Walnut
- 1/3 cup Dried Blueberries
- 1/2 cup Fresh Blueberry
Spices
- 1 dash Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse Quinoa: Place 1 cup of quinoa in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water to remove any bitterness and impurities.
- Boil Ingredients: Pour 2 cups of vanilla almond milk into a large saucepan, add the rinsed quinoa, and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the quinoa simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until all the almond milk is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Mix in Add-ins: Stir in 1/3 cup dried blueberries, 1/3 cup walnuts, and 1 dash of ground cinnamon, then cover the saucepan again and let the porridge rest for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Prepare Blueberry Compote: Place 1/2 cup fresh blueberries in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 45 seconds or until the berries start releasing their natural juices, forming a quick compote.
- Serve: Fluff the cooked quinoa porridge with a fork, spoon it into bowls, and top each serving with the warm blueberry compote. Enjoy your nutritious meal!
Notes
- Rinsing quinoa is essential to remove its natural coating that can taste bitter.
- You can substitute vanilla almond milk with any other plant-based milk for a different flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter porridge, add a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
- Walnuts can be swapped for other nuts such as pecans or almonds.
- The blueberry compote adds a fresh and slightly tangy contrast to the creamy porridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: quinoa porridge, breakfast, vegan porridge, almond milk porridge, blueberry compote, healthy breakfast, gluten-free breakfast
