Hot Quinoa Cereal Food

HOT QUINOA CEREAL

Steps:

• Combine quinoa flakes with liquid of your choice in a 2 - 2 1/2 cup microwaveable bowl -- I used a combination of rice milk and coconut milk the first time I made this.
• Microwave for 2 1/2 mins watching closely so it doesn't boil over. Use a larger bowl if you want to avoid a potential mess.
• Add in dried fruit, nuts, and sweetener (honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, sugar).
• Let stand for a few minutes or until it's at a temperature you can comfortably consume it without burning your mouth!

QUINOA BREAKFAST CEREAL

Steps:

• Heat water in a covered pot to boiling.
• Meanwhile, dice dried apricots and measure other ingredients.
• Add all remaining ingredients to boiling water, stir well and return to a boil.
• Cover and reduce to simmer for 12 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed, stirring once or twice in the middle.
• Remove from heat, fluff (like you would rice), cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Serve in a bowl with milk (or dairy free milk alternative like soy milk, rice milk or almond milk), and a drizzle of honey if desired.

BASIC QUINOA

Steps:

• Combine water (or broth) and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

STRAWBERRY QUINOA CEREAL FOR BABY

Steps:

• In a small medium saucepan, add in the quinoa and liquid.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, turn down heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add in the strawberries, cinnamon and vanilla extract, stir and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
• Can be served whole or pureed. If pureeing, using a hand immersion blender or blender, pulse for 5-10 seconds for a chunky cereal or for 1 minute for a smooth puree. If you are making a smooth puree and the cereal gets too thick, add additional liquid in 1/4 cup increments until you have achieved your desired consistency.
• Let cool slightly, sprinkle with a few more chopped strawberries and serve.

BREAKFAST QUINOA

Steps:

• Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in blueberries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional milk, sugar, cinnamon, and blueberries.

BLUEBERRY FLAX HOT CEREAL WITH QUINOA

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa well with water to remove bitter coating; drain.
• Place the water and quinoa in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce to a simmer and cook for ten minutes. Stir in the oats, cover and continue to cook for another five minutes, until the oats are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in the maple syrup and flax. Fold in the blueberries and top with milk, cream or yogurt, if using. Serve immedietely.

QUINOA CEREAL

Steps:

• Bring milk and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer, covered, until mostof milk is absorbed, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, and raspberries. Top with banana.

RAISIN SPICE HOT CEREAL WITH QUINOA

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa well with water to remove bitter coating; drain.
• Place almonds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
• Combine quinoa, water, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the same saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the oats, replace cover, and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Add the almonds and sugar. Top with vanilla yogurt, milk, soymilk, or half and half cream, if using. Serve immediately.

HOT QUINOA DRINK

Steps:

• Place quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
• Drain well and return quinoa to saucepan.
• Add soymilk, apples, sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a blender, add vanilla and puree until smooth.
• Serve hot.

HOT OAT & QUINOA CEREAL

Steps:

• Bring 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as goji berries, cranberries, or barberries), 1/2 cup steel-cut oats, 1/2 cup well-rinsed quinoa, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom, and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover and let sit off heat overnight. (Alternatively, bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grains are tender, 20-25 minutes.)
• Before serving, reheat cereal in saucepan, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed, until warmed through, 5-8 minutes. Serve with milk, maple syrup, toasted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), and toasted walnuts.