QUINOA
It is quick easy to cook, and versatile. Turn it into side dishes and porridge, salads, soups, pilafs, stews, grain bowls, or cakes.Goji blueberry chia Quinoa Porridge
Nutritionally, this little seed is a big deal. Quinoa is a healthy, highly nutritious whole grain, or superfood. Quinoa earns such high praise because it’s a complete protein, (or “whole protein,” which means quinoa includes all nine essential amino acids) Protein – How Much is Enough?
Make a big batch of quinoa on the weekend, and you’ll have a terrific base for a week’s worth of tantalizing meals. This is an often overlooked benefit of quinoa: unlike some grains that get sticky and mushy after cooking and refrigerating, quinoa stays plump, and fluffy with the same slightly chewy texture, even after some time in the fridge. easy to make Goji blueberry chia Quinoa Porridge
Goji Blueberry Chia Quinoa Breakfast porridge
Antioxidant-rich blueberries and protein-packed chia quinoa round out this dish for a filling morning meal.
Ingredients
Almond milk (optional)
½ cup rinsed quinoa
Pinch of ground cinnamon
½ cup of fresh raspberries or blueberries
1 tablespoon of chia seeds or hemp hearts (your choice) (very versatile can sprinkle anything and everything)
1 teaspoon of oil, options (olive oil coconut oil, or flax seed oil)
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
Sliced apples
Sprinkle goji berries
Directions
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan and add rinsed quinoa. Simmer, covered, until most of the water is absorbed, about 14 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in almond milk, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, blueberries, chia seeds, and oils of your choice (olive oil, coconut oil, and flax oil). Top with banana and Enjoy!
Prepared and made with good intentions enjoy good health
By Katria Certified Holistic Nutritionist/ Certified Personal Trainer/Functional Medicine Practitioner
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