Quinoa Porridge

Name: Quinoa Porridge
Yield: Makes 6 Bowls
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 8 cardamom pods; Squash and Apple Compote, optional; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup quinoa; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; ⅛ cup currants; 2 cinnamon sticks; ½ teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup heavy cream

Preparation info

Makes
6
Bowls

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Good to the Grain

By Kim Boyce

Published 2010

About

In the fall, when the mornings become overcast and foggy and the apples and squash are piling up at the farmers’ market, I like to head to the kitchen to make this homey, rustic dish. A great source of breakfast protein, this porridge is satisfying alone, but it’s even better with a spoonful of jam or compote.

Ingredients

Spiced Milk

1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2

Vegetarian
Breakfast
Spicy

Method

To make the spiced milk, smash the cardamom pods with the back of a pan or the side of a knife. In a small saucepan, combine the cream, milk, spices, brown sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, immediately turn the heat off, and leave the milk to steep, about 20 minutes.
Using a fine-mesh strainer or sieve, rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any b