{"id":12644,"date":"2022-10-11T11:04:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T15:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodgutayurveda.com\/?p=12644"},"modified":"2022-10-11T11:04:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T15:04:50","slug":"quinoa-breakfast-porridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodgutayurveda.com\/quinoa-breakfast-porridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Cream of Quinoa Breakfast Porridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are looking for a healthy alternative to a cream of wheat breakfast porridge that is gluten-free, then cream of quinoa is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the porridge creamy, all it takes is 30 seconds in a blender to break down the tiny quinoa seeds a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This releases quinoa\u2019s insoluble fiber, making the porridge creamy and comforting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quinoa (pronounced kee-no-ah) is both sweet, and a little bitter. The addition of cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth, complexity, and excitement to your quinoa breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topped with maple syrup or honey and roasted nuts, there\u2019s a lot to love in this simple cooked breakfast cereal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is quinoa healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quinoa is a balancing, alkalizing grain that builds immunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a good source of protein\u201418 percent by mass\u2014as well as folate, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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John Immel at Joyful Belly points out that quinoa has more calcium than milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti-inflammatory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A quinoa breakfast is high in soluble fiber, which is the kind of fiber that soothes and heals the digestive tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quinoa\u2019s thermal nature is cooling, which is helpful when inflammation is a concern. This means it has a cooling effect in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you pay attention after eating quinoa porridge, you will definitely be able to feel the beneficial effects in your gut. You should feel better after eating this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is quinoa a carb?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quinoa is 73 percent carbohydrate, according to the USDA Handbook #456.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to other grains, it\u2019s carb content is quite low. That\u2019s because quinoa is also high in protein (18 percent) with a sizable fat content of 9 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since cravings for carbohydrates are often protein cravings in disguise, eating quinoa can actually help to curb future unwanted carbohydrate cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quinoa to water ratio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The typical quinoa to water cooking ratio is 2 to 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this recipe we are using 2 cups liquid to 1\/3 cup quinoa, which is more like 6 to 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because we want a smooth and creamy consistency for porridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to make quinoa breakfast porridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make cream of quinoa for your next breakfast, start by blending quinoa together with water, ground cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt for 30 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pulverizes the quinoa and makes it more creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then, you simmer the blended quinoa for 10 minutes in a saucepan with a teaspoon of ghee, or your choice of healthy fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, make the porridge extra creamy by stirring in milk or plant-based milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, top off your healthy breakfast with maple syrup or honey, and roasted chopped nuts for crunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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