Have you noticed that quinoa has become the hot food to eat lately? That is right, people have finally discovered this amazing grain like dish (quinoa is actually a seed not a grain, but has grain like properties). Today I want to share with you one of my favorite ways to prepare this delicious protein rich power food!
If you have prepared quinoa before, then this method of preparation I am about to show you might be a little different. I am soaking my quinoa for better digestion. Is this necessary? For me it is. I find it makes it easier for me to digest. I am not an expert by all means on this and have learned a lot from The Nourishing Gourmet, a wonderful site and where I learned how to properly soak quinoa. I hope you enjoy this warm breakfast porridge as much as we do!
Soaked Pecan Cinnamon Rolls Quinoa Recipe
Prep Time: 12 hours, 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 12 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tbsp acidic medium (lemon juice, whey, apple cider vinegar, yogurt, kefir)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 oz finely chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp grass fed butter
- drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions:
- Soak 1 cup quinoa in 1 cup water and 1 tbsp of acidic medium of choice. Soak 12-24 hours. If soaking for more then 12 hours, you might want to replace the water and acidic medium after 12 hours.
- After soaking is complete, rinse quinoa very well. If you don’t rinse well enough, it could become bitter so rinse very well.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to a medium saucepan, add another cup of filtered water and 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt.
- Over high heat bring the quinoa to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to low, cover dish and cook for 15 minutes.
- After cooking time is done, stir in butter, cinnamon and crushed pecans. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- To serve place in a small bowl and drizzle with some maple syrup.
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