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Quinoa for Breakfast

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Quinoa for Breakfast

A few months back I was listening Martha Stewart radio on Sirius (I happen to love to talk radio, and 80% of their content is fun and informative).  Dave Lieberman, was on the program talking about his new book, The 10 Things you Need to Eat.  I was a huge fan of his when he had a show on the food network and although he has been off air for some time, I continue to be inspired by his recipes.

I came into the segment midway through and when I realized it was Dave talking, I called the radio station and asked what the heck they were talking about.  I was presently parking at Sports Chalet to pick up some stuff for the kids, however when I was done there I made a bee line for Borders.  I bought the book on the spot.  No need to thumb through it, I knew what I was getting myself into.

I have always liked quinoa.  I had never made it right.  It always came out too wet.  Dave solved that problem by sharing his discovery. Cook quinoa with 1 part quinoa to 1 1/4 part water.  Rather than 1 to 2 as the package suggests. Works like a charm.

I was instantly drawn to the Creamy Breakfast Oats and Quinoa.  I do love a good bowl of oatmeal, but can't eat it everyday.  I make Dave's quinoa and oats a few times per week and it is the perfect balance of sweet vs. savory with the extra added bonus of it being "hot".  I like a hot breakfast in the morning and this is no exception.

All I thought about, during my early morning yoga practice today, was coming home and making this big bowl of goodness!

ingredients:


1 1/2 cups of milk ( I use soy milk)
1 Tbls. honey
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
1/2 cup cooked quinoa 
3/4 cup whole oats


directions:
In small saucepan, bring the milk, honey, cinnamon, & salt to a simmer over medium heat.  Add the quinoa ( I keep a big batch of it in the fridge and it lasts all week) and the oats, over and cook until mixture is thick and creamy, about 7-10 minutes.

I also add some raisins when cooking. If I have fresh blueberries, I add those once cooked.  This is a breakfast addiction!

p.s. if you get the book, make the Quinoa & Chickpea Falafel balls.  So light and delicious!

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3 Comments:

Blogger NikiTheo said...

I love quinoa and Dave was one of my food network favs! Thanks for sharing this recipe, it's got to be great!

April 13, 2010 at 12:37 PM  
Anonymous Jersey Jack said...

Susan - thanks for talking about Quinoa. I recently just discovered it when I heard you can use it during Passover. I know I have had it before in restaurants but never cooked. Bought a box and now addicted. Can't wait to try Quinoa for Breakfast!

April 13, 2010 at 3:29 PM  
Blogger logicAL said...

Oh my gosh this is delicious! I just made it for breakfast with light vanilla soymilk and it turned out fabulous. Didn't have honey so I used maple syrup. Thanks so much for an excellent dish!

September 6, 2010 at 8:07 AM  

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