Lately I have been trying to improve my diet and attempting to eat better thus I have been trying many new and healthy recipes. So it is only logical that I would like to share it with you.
To beginn this new series I shall start with quinoa porridge. Quinoa is considered a "super grain" and has been discovered by the Incas around 4 thousand years ago. It is one of the biggest protein providers in the world containing many essential amino-acids. It has up to double the amount of fiber compared to other grains, which has a favorable effect one cholesterol, blood pressure, heard disease and diabetes. It is also rich in iron, lysine, B2 and magnesium. So overall great to be integrated into ones diet.
In order to make the porridge you will need:
- 1 cup almond/rice or regular milk
- 1/3 cup quinoa grains
- 1 apple (graded)
- dried fruits of your choice
- 1 tbl spoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 t spoon cinnamon
- 1/4 t spoon ground nutmeg
- some almond flakes (garnish)
- some maple sirup
What to do:
First soak the quinoa in some cold water for 15 min. to accelerate the cooking process. Grade an apple and sprinkle it with some lemon juice to prevent blackening and set aside. Chop up the dried fruits. Today I have used dried apricots.
Boil the milk and add the drained quinoa stirring frequently. When quinoa is nearly done, add the other ingredients and cook together for another minute or so.
Let it cool for a few minutes, sprinkle with almond flakes and some maple sirup and enjoy.
