Here is the perfect breakfast for an aspiring super hero...or for someone who ate a little too much junk at the state fair. I'm not going to name any names here but SOMEONE gobbled down 1/2 a helping of curly fries with fry sauce, a falafel sandwich and 1/2 of an elephant ear. Oh yes...and an RC Cola. What?! Of course it wasn't me. Remember, I'm on a new sugar free diet. Only Xylitol, Agave and Stevia for me. ;D
I spotted this fantastic porridge over at Stir Crazy and I just had to try it! With the steel cut oats and quinoa it's just packed with super goodness!
Did you know that quinoa isn't really a grain? It is actually the seed of a leafy plant distantly related to spinach. Quinoa contains loads of iron as well as high levels of potassium and riboflavin, B6, niacin, and thiamin. It is also a good source of magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese, and folic acid. The rolled oats bring a nice nutty flavor to this porridge as well as fiber, protein, a bit of calcium and I'm sure a whole lot of vitamins and minerals as well.
The recipe over at Stir Crazy also calls for dates. Oh, how I love dates! Unfortunately, I only had raisins so they had to stand in for those yummy dates.
This is such a rustic, hearty, wholesome, delicious way to start the day!
Sweet Inca Porridge
Adapted from Stir Crazy
Serves about 4
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup steel cut oats
1/4 tsp salt
3 cups water
1/2 raisins (or preferably dates!)
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
sliced almonds
Place water, quinoa, oats and salt in a medium saucepan and cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except the almonds. Mix well. Turn off heat and let sit, covered for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve warm.
I added a little milk to my porridge...just because.
Hope you enjoy this too. Happy Monday!
8.29.2010
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This looks and sounds awesome...I'm definitely trying this one...love the ancient-ness of it ;) (seriously...I do!)
Well if you don't have superpowers to start off with, you will after eating this! It is chock full of so many good things! Love it.
I love when people do healthy breakfast recipes and am always looking for new and exciting recipes. Breakfast is by far my favorite and this looks fantastic. Also, I love the idea of eating more quinoa, but find that I have a hard time eating it on it's own. I like this idea of mixing it in with the oats!! Great recipe:)
Yummy!
There is a chill in the air this morning reminding us that fall is right around the corner. This will be a perfect way to start my day.
Jo
Thanks for the suggestion ~ now if I only knew how to create a button :)
Love the combination of quinoa with the steel oats. I will do this breakfast - I love oatmeals and additions - just waiting for the temps to go below 90 degrees.
I grew up with porridge every morning for breakfast. It would be lovely to have this fortified version.
This sounds so delicious. It is perfect for a cool fall morning.I hope all has been well. Blessings...Mary
i'm so sorry... i cannot stand porridge.. i have tried and tried.. and then tried more..
just cannot do it.. hubs loves it though, but he would adore this recipe!!!
Sounds like a good way to detox after all of the State Fair goodies! But who can resist falafel?
Sounds like a very delicious substitute for junk food, love dates too:D
I love porridge and this loo delicious! x gloria
wow, this is loaded with good stuff!yummy!
i could sure use some super hero power right now. what an amazing breakfast, i love it!
Great minds truly think alike, Kim! My last post was a recipe for quinoa porridge! :) Your recipe looks amazing, I'll be trying it next!
Oh Kim, this sounds like such a truly healthful and delicious way to start the day. I'm trying it for sure-I have some organic quinoa in the pantry.
p.s. I love your bowl. It's so fitting for the quinoa (smile)!
Kim,
What a nutrient packed breakfast. I imagine that this would be a great way to start the day. I love using quinoa in breakfast, and I think that the addition of oats, raisins and almonds would make my normal breakfast routine even better!
great recipe, loaded with healthy goodness...perfect for back to school
sweetlife
What a wonderful breakfast...such flavorful and healthy goodness :)
I love quinoa- I've never mixed it with oats but it sounds really good for a cool morning breakfast!
Looks very healthy and wholesome! I'm not a porridge person, but this is something I'd definitely scoff down.
Looks so full of healthy-ness! Also make me think of 3 bears walking through the woods...I'd definitely risk getting caught to snatch some of this :)
This porridge looks like my absolute favorite comfort food of all times, oatmeal. Intriguing made with quinoa! I love the delicate crunch of the quinoa berries. I would love a bowl of this right now!
I am pretty sure I would love this. I think I could live off oatmeal, porridge and muesli, etc. I just made a huge amount of muesli. I am wondering about serving it hot. Maybe letting it steep in hot milk? I might give it a try.
I had to Google "Elephant Ears" as I had never heard of them before. ;) I also love quinoa. It is so awesome!
What's an elephant ear?
This will give you a hearty start to your day.
Mimi
Lol! The state fair will do that sort of thing to "someone" :) And you're telling me you didn't have funnel cake? The day is not complete without some funnel cake.
This is such a yummy and nutritious breakfast!
Wow Kim, this is very neat...quinoa porridge. It sure looks so healthy and tasty :-)
Moi happens to be an aspiring super hero, and I do just love a big hearty breakfast as it is my favourite meal of the day. This looks awesome!
*kisses* HH
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