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Start your morning off right with this rich and creamy quinoa porridge topped with autumn fruit jam. Full of flavour and energy boosting ingredients makes it a great alternative to oats! #quinoa #porridge #breakfast #veganrecipes #veganbreakfast | Recipe on thecookandhim.com

Quinoa Porridge with Autumn Fruit Jam

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 45 mins | Total: 55 mins | Quantity: 2 servings

Ingredients

Jam:

  • 1 + 1/2 cups (225g / 3 small) pears – core removed and roughly diced
  • 1 + 1/2 cups (225g / 3) plums – stone removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (130g) blackberries – fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2-3 tblsp agave syrup (can sub with maple syrup)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 1 tblsp chia seeds

Quinoa Porridge:

  • 1 cup (200g) quinoa – I used this Two Colour Quinoa from Hodmedods
  • 1 + 1/4 cups (310ml) unsweetened plant milk
  • 1 + 1/4 cups (310ml) water
  • 1 tblsp ground flax seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 vanilla extract

Optional topping:

  • Caramelised bananas (see note)
  • Chopped pecans
  • Quinoa puffs

Instructions

  1. Start with the jam, as you'll need to give it a little time to cool before using. Put all the jam ingredients except for the chia seeds in a heavy based saucepan with a lid
  2. Cook over a gentle heat, stirring once or twice, for 10-12 minutes until the fruit is soft
  3. Add the chia seeds and cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring frequently
  4. Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to clean jars. Leave the lid off until cooled completely then store in the fridge
  5. To make the porridge put all the ingredients into a medium saucepan and cook over a low heat for 25 - 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until almost all the liquid has been absorbed
  6. Pour into your favourite bowl, spoon on the jam, add your toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make caramelised bananas simply peel and slice a large banana in half then in half lengthways so you get 4 pieces of banana. Fry in a hot pan with a drizzle of maple or agave syrup for 1 minute each side until sticky and caramelised

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/quinoa-porridge-with-autumn-fruit-jam/