Savory Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
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- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
1 c onions, chopped1 tsp olive oil4 c water1c potato, peeled and diced small1c quinoa (rinse well)1 cube Chicken Bouillon (can substitute vegetable)1 package frozen chopped spinachSpices (Cumin, Nutmeg, Pepper).25 c toasted wheat germ (optional)1 c Fat Free Half and Half
Makes 5 servings, approximately 1.5 cups each.
Saute onions in olive oil on medium low until they become transparent. Add water and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil. Add quinoa and return to boil. Cover and let cook on low for 10 minutes. Add spinach, bouillon and spices. Let cook on low for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wheat germ and Fat Free Half and Half.
Once porridge heats to desired temperature, you can remove from heat and serve. If you are storing it to eat later, remove from heat immediately and let cool. Porridge will maintain its texture when stored in fridge.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINCYDORA.
Saute onions in olive oil on medium low until they become transparent. Add water and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil. Add quinoa and return to boil. Cover and let cook on low for 10 minutes. Add spinach, bouillon and spices. Let cook on low for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wheat germ and Fat Free Half and Half.
Once porridge heats to desired temperature, you can remove from heat and serve. If you are storing it to eat later, remove from heat immediately and let cool. Porridge will maintain its texture when stored in fridge.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINCYDORA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 240.1
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 313.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
- Protein: 9.5 g
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