Maple Walnut Hot Cereal With Quinoa

Katzen's Note:

Who says you can't have it all? With the highest level of omega-3 fats compared to any other nut, walnuts are another superfood that makes this classic combination a smart start to your day. From Quinoa 365.

• Total Time: 28 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 23 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 1.0 serving

• 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
• 1/3 cup quinoa
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon oat bran
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• milk (optional) or vanilla yogurt (optional) or cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa well with water to remove bitter coating; drain.
2. Place walnuts in a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the walnuts are toasted and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let walnuts cool slightly. Chop and set aside.
3. Combine quinoa, water, and oat bran in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes. Leave the saucepan on the burner, covered, for an additional 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts and maple syrup. Transfer to a bowl and top with milk, yogurt, or cream, if using.

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

Another excellent quinoa cereal of yours! Usually I prefer it with some fruit in it, but this was great as is. Topped it with home made vanilla yoghurt and felt like having dessert for breakfast! Thanks for posting!
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[NorthwestGal]

Quinoa is a new ingredient to me, so I wasn't sure what to expect when I decided to try this recipe. And I was totally happy with the end result. Thank you for sharing your recipe, Katzen. Made for the Spain monthly tag game for October 2011.

[loof]

What a great way to start the day! The maple syrup was the perfect sweetener for the nutty quinoa and great with the walnuts as well. This made for a delicious, healthy and satisfying breakfast - thanks for sharing the recipe!