Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Quinoa is an ancient "grain" (actually a seed related to leafy greens like spinach and Swiss chard) that, unlike most breakfast cereals, is naturally very high in protein. It is also a good source of calcium and iron. This makes a delicious, filling, and nutritious breakfast that will keep you feeling full throughout the morning. If your morning is too busy to fit in quinoa-making, try making it the night before and microwaving it in the AM. (Source: Foods That Fight Disease by Leslie Beck, 2008)


1 cup of milk
1 cup of water
1 cup or red or yellow quinoa, rinsed
1 pint of mixed berries, or other fruit you have lying around
1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (more to taste)
honey, to taste

1. Pour the milk, water and quinoa (stirring to combine) in a medium pot and bring the ingredients to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until 3/4ths of the liquid is absorbed by the grains.
3. When the quinoa is done, take the pot off of the heat and let it stand, with the cover on, for about five minutes.
4. Pour in the fruit, sprinkle with cinnamon. Next, add about a teaspoon of honey and stir to mix.
5. Scoop into bowls and serve with additional berries and honey for the table.

Recipe adapted from http://www.turntablekitchen.com/2009/07/quinoa-breakfast-bowl-a-fresh-start/