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Quinoa Porridge with Apples and Pecans

Quinoa porridge with apples and pecans is a perfect gluten-free breakfast, packed with plant-based protein and warm autumn spices for long-lasting energy.

Prep time
5 min
Cook time
20 min
Total time
25 min
Servings
2

Recipe

Quinoa, uncooked
100 g
Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable
250 ml
Water
100 ml
Apples, fuji, with skin, raw
2 medium
Spices, cinnamon, ground
1 tsp
Spices, ginger, ground
0.25 tsp
Salt, table, iodized
1 pinch
Nuts, pecans, halves, raw
30 g
Syrups, maple
1 tbsp
Seeds, flaxseed
1 tbsp

Per servingTotal
Calories:487.6 kcal975.2 kcal
Protein:10.9 g21.7 g
Carbohydrates:72.9 g145.7 g
Fiber:12.5 g24.9 g
Water:332.6 ml665.2 ml
Fat:18.6 g37.2 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:27.4 g54.7 g
Saturated fat:1.7 g3.4 g
Cholesterol:0 mg0 mg
Sodium:167.7 mg335.3 mg
Potassium:718.9 mg1437.7 mg
Calcium:329.2 mg658.4 mg
Iron:4 mg7.9 mg
Magnesium:167 mg333.9 mg
Zinc:2.9 mg5.8 mg
Phosphorus:355.7 mg711.3 mg
Vitamin C:0.3 mg0.6 mg
Vitamin A:5 µg9.9 µg
Vitamin D:1.3 µg2.5 µg
Vitamin B12:0 µg0 µg

Instructions

1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer under running water to remove the saponins, which can cause a bitter taste.
2
Pour the rinsed quinoa into a saucepan, add the almond drink and water, then add the chopped apples, cinnamon, ginger and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
3
Once it boils, reduce the heat to minimum, cover the saucepan and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid and becomes fluffy, and the apples are completely soft.
4
While the porridge is cooking, lightly toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat (about 2–3 minutes), until fragrant and crunchy.
5
Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Then stir in the flaxseeds and gently fluff with a fork.
6
Divide the porridge into bowls, garnish with the toasted pecans, and drizzle with a little maple syrup if desired.

Nutritional benefits

Thanks to the high manganese and phosphorus content in quinoa, this meal helps maintain healthy bones and supports normal metabolic function.

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