Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

A hearty breakfast porridge that will keep you going until lunch. I've never thought about quinoa for breakfast, but it's at least as good an option as buckwheat groats. It cooks quickly and serves at least three. Note that stored leftovers will get thicker, so serve with extra milk or yogurt.


Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
Adapted from Tastes of Auyerveda by Amrita Sondhi
Serves 3-4

1 cup quinoa
1 cup diced apples
2 cups water
1/4 cup dates, chopped
1/4 tsp cinnamon, or a piece of cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 cup non-dairy milk

In a saucepan over medium heat combine all ingredients except milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until done. Serve with milk or yogurt.