Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 diced apple
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Toast the rinsed quinoa in a saucepan over medium heat for 1–2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of milk and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 12 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a pan, sauté the diced apple with 1 tablespoon of butter or oil, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1–2 tablespoons of maple syrup until softened.
- Stir the sautéed apples into the cooked quinoa and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes off heat before serving.
Notes
For creamier quinoa, consider using 2 1/4 cups milk per cup of quinoa and stir occasionally towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian