Quinoa Porridge with Maple & Brown Sugar
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Quinoa Porridge with Maple & Brown Sugar
Description
This Quinoa Porridge with Maple & Brown Sugar begins by rinsing quinoa to remove its natural bitterness. The quinoa cooks gently in milk heated slowly to prevent scorching, flavored with cinnamon, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Cooking at a low simmer allows the quinoa grains to soften and absorb the sweetened milk, creating a creamy consistency suitable for porridge.
The texture is creamy with tender quinoa pearls throughout. The warmth of cinnamon and natural sweetness from maple syrup and brown sugar balance gently. Adding chopped nuts such as pecans, almonds, or walnuts gives a nutty crunch, enhancing the porridge’s texture.
This porridge serves well as a comforting breakfast or snack. It accommodates variations in milk choice, allowing dairy-free substitutes such as almond, soy, or light coconut milk, which should be heated slowly and stirred frequently to prevent scorching.
The recipe notes indicate soy, almond, or light coconut milk can be used successfully in place of dairy milk, but rice milk or other alternatives are untested.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups milk pareve dairy-free milk subs below, plus more for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup nuts pecans, almonds, or walnuts - optional, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve under running water for a few minutes. Shake gently to drain. Some brands of quinoa does not need this initial rinse-- the packaging should say if it is required or not. If you bought your quinoa from a bulk bin, go ahead and rinse to be safe. Rinsing gets rid of any residual natural bitterness on the quinoa seeds.
- In a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom, pour 2 cups of milk. Turn heat to medium. Stir constantly with a wooden spatula, wooden spoon, or whisk. Gently scrape the bottom of the pan periodically till the milk begins to bubble and simmer. This will take several minutes. Do not raise the temperature of the milk, and be patient-- trying to heat the milk too quickly will result in scorching.
- Once the milk simmers, pour in the drained quinoa and the salt; stir till combined with the milk. Allow the quinoa to come to a gentle boil. Cover the pan with the lid vented slightly and reduce heat to low. Let the quinoa cook at a low simmer for 10 minutes covered by the vented lid.
- Remove the lid of the pan. Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon.Recover the pan with the lid, vented again, and let the quinoa simmer on low for about 10 more minutes. Check and stir periodically till most of the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Reduce heat to low if quinoa appears to be simmering too quickly. Do not let the quinoa get overly dry or scorched; add additional milk if it becomes too dry before it's tender.
- When fully cooked, the porridge should have a consistency somewhere between oatmeal and cream of wheat. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cooked quinoa porridge into bowls; this recipe will make 4 small child servings or 2 large adult portions. Sprinkle on additional brown sugar, chopped nuts, and/or warm milk to taste.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa well to remove natural bitterness before cooking.
- For dairy-free versions, substitute milk with almond, soy, or light coconut milk and heat slowly while stirring to avoid scorching.
- Do not use canned coconut milk or untested milk alternatives to ensure best results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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