quinoa porridge with cinnamon apples

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup red quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half cream, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. add the apple, and sprinkle with salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup. stir in the almonds; cook and stir until the apple is hot and beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. pour in the almond milk and half-and-half cream; continue cooking until hot. stir in the hot quinoa, and cook a few minutes before serving.