Black Quinoa With Avocado, Almonds, and Honey

Black quinoa (like red) has a firmer texture than the white variety, and makes a great alternative to breakfast cereal. Soft avocado provides a great contrast. From Martha Stewart Living, January 2011 and wholeliving.com

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  black quinoa
• 1 1⁄2 cups  almond milk
• 1  thinly sliced avocado
• 6  tablespoons  toasted sliced almonds
• 6  tablespoons honey

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to a boil.
2. Rinse dry quinoa well by placing in a sieve and rinsing with cold water until water runs clear.
3. Whisk the grains into the boiling water.
4. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 17 minutes.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork and top with almond milk, avocado, almonds, and honey.