Description
Hot breakfast cereal made with quinoa, maple syrup, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Healthy, protein-rich and delicious for crisp fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- ½ teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1-½ teaspoon Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Puree
- ½ cups Quinoa, Rinsed And Drained
- Milk, Pecans, Pure Maple Syrup And/Or Pumpkin Pie Spice, For Garnish And Serving
Preparation
Into a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water, pumpkin pie spice, salt, maple syrup, pumpkin and rinsed quinoa. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover, allowing to simmer for 15 minutes or until water is cooked out and quinoa is tender. Transfer hot quinoa to a bowl and top with milk, pecans, a drizzle of maple syrup (as desired for more sweetness) and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Serve.
Notes: Walnuts can be used in lieu of pecans, if you prefer.
