Warm and nutty cinnamon quinoa is a hearty, protein packed vegan breakfast to start your day. You can substitute any berry in season for the blueberries.
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Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup nondairy milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed (any color)
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans, toasted*
- 4 tsp. agave nectar
Instructions
- Combine nondairy milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in blackberries and cinnamon; transfer to bowls and top with pecans. Drizzle 1 teaspoon agave nectar over each serving.
- *While the quinoa cooks, roast the pecans in a 350°F degree toaster oven for 5 to 6 minutes or in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 34
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 0
Fern Reed
We add cooked quinoa to steel cut oatmeal. About 50/50 and have fruit and nuts with that so good!!
Well Vegan
@Fern - Love that suggestion! Thanks 🙂