Quinoa & Apple Porridge
This makes a protein-rich and tasty alternative to regular porridge – gluten and wheat-free too! It can be made the night before to save time in the morning.
Preparation time
20 min
Total time
20 minutes
Meal
- breakfasts
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water
- 1 apple
- ½ lemon (or 2 tsp bottled lemon juice)
- Cinnamon to taste – ½-1 tsp
- Handful raisins
- Optional – syrup. Choose from barley malt, brown rice, agave, date or maple
Instructions
- Put the quinoa and water into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for around 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender.
- Just before the end of cooking time, grate in the apple and cook for half a minute. Grate the lemon and add this zest plus a little lemon juice to taste. Serve in bowls with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of syrup if using.
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