Breakfast Quinoa With Vanilla Roasted Plums

Supergrains

Posted by Murdoch Books

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Quinoa flakes make a fantastic gluten-free porridge that only takes minutes to cook and is packed with protein and carbohydrate. It’s the perfect way to start the day and will keep you feeling full for a long time.

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • 8 Firm ripe Plums , stones removed and cut into quarters
  • 2 tbsp Caster Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 145 g Quinoa flakes
  • 250 ml Milk
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon

Steps (3 steps, 10 minutes)

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 180oC (350oF/Gas 4). Put the plums in a medium bowl, add the sugar, vanilla and lemon juice and toss to coat. Place the plums, cut side up, in a roasting pan and bake for 10 minutes or until tender. (The cooking time will vary depending on the ripeness of the plums.)

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, put the quinoa flakes, milk, cinnamon and 500 ml (17 fl oz/2 cups) water in a large saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3–4 minutes or until thick and creamy.

  3. 3

    Divide the quinoa porridge among 4 bowls, top with some roasted plums and spoon over any pan juices.