Breakfast Quinoa with Figs and Honey

Rinse quinoa under cool water to remove coating. In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the quinoa, water, cinnamon, and cloves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover, allowing quinoa to simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed, and the grain is tender. Remove the spices.
Fluﬀ the quinoa with a fork. Stir in the dried ﬁgs, nuts, milk, and honey to taste. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow the ﬂavors to meld, and the fruit to soften.

*Note: You may use red quinoa but the cooking time may be about 5 minutes longer. This recipe makes great leftovers: just gently reheat the next day to enjoy.

Banner Image:

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Grain:

Quinoa [1]

Ingredients:

1 cup of white quinoa*

2 cups water

2 cinnamon sticks (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)

4 whole cloves (or ¼ teaspoon ground cloves)

1 cup sliced dried ﬁgs

1 cup coarsely chopped, toasted walnuts

1 cup almond, soy, or rice milk

Honey (or preferred alternative sweetner)

Active time:

5 minutes

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition:

Calories: 420, Total Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 50mg, Carbohydrate: 55g, Fiber: 9g, Protein: 11g

Author:

An Oldways recipe and photo. Media: contact us [2] for permission to reprint and for a hi-res image.

Diet:

African Heritage DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet

Recipe tags:

Quick & Easy Staff Favorites

Course:

Main dishes

Meal:

Breakfast

Dietary choice:

Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-free

Rating:

Description:

This mildly sweet oatmeal alternative comes together in minutes for a satisfying, nourishing start to your day.