Cinnamon-Scented Breakfast Quinoa

Now is the time to explore the possibilities of the bulk department! Break up with pre-packaged mixes and do it yourself!

  • Serves: 4 servings
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (all red or a mix of red, white or black)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ACCOMPANIMENTS
  • Broken or chopped walnuts, pure maple syrup or honey, milk and flaky sea salt such as Maldon

Instructions

  1. Wash quinoa in several changes of water in a bowl, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off water (if quinoa does not settle, drain in a large fine-mesh sieve after each rinse), until water is clear.

  2. Drain washed quinoa well in a large fine-mesh sieve.

  3. Combine all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep covered to keep warm. Remove cinnamon sticks.

  5. Divide quinoa among bowls and top with walnuts, maple syrup or honey, milk, and sea salt.

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