This blueberry lemon breakfast quinoa recipe pairs sweet blueberries and tart lemon as an alternative to oatmeal. High in protein and fiber, quinoa makes an excellent start to your day! I made this one morning when I had a craving for quinoa and was looking for a change from the usual. Top it with extra milk for a thinner consistency. It's also good with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups nonfat milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ lemon , zested
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 teaspoons flax seed
Instructions
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1
Rinse quinoa with cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear and is no longer frothy to remove bitterness.
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2
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into milk; simmer over medium-low heat until most liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Off heat, stir in maple syrup and lemon zest; gently fold in blueberries.
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3
Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed.
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