Quinoa Breakfast Recipes

If you are looking for a great healthy way to start your day, you may want to consider making quinoa breakfast recipes. Because quinoa is such a versatile food, there are many ways you never have to worry about getting bored because there are so many great ways that you can enjoy it!

For a filling start to your day, try adding quinoa to a frittata. I like to mix already cooked quinoa with some sautéed spinach, onions and red pepper. Place it in a large oven proof skillet. Mix together eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper. Heat on the stove top until the corners of the eggs start to set. Then, transfer to the broiler and broil until the top is golden brown. This is a great dish, because it freezes really will. So, you can make in to the weekends and simply pop it into the microwave in the mornings when you are at a mad dash to get to work.

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Another great way to enjoy quinoa in the morning is serving it over yogurt. To do this, you will first need to toast the quinoa. Mix a cup of quinoa with a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of agave nectar or honey. Next, bake the mixture at 375 degrees for fifteen to eighteen minutes or until the quinoa is golden brown. Make sure you keep an eye on it and stir every five minutes or so. Allow to cool. Serve over yogurt with fresh berries. The toasted quinoa will keep in a sealed container for up to a week.

Perhaps the most classical way to enjoy quinoa in the morning is with a warm breakfast cereal. You can either make one with quinoa buy itself, or mix the quinoa with other grains. I love to mix quinoa with oatmeal, because the textures really complement one another. You will want to start with cooked quinoa. For added flavor you can cook the quinoa in sweetened almond milk, milk, or juice. Bring it to to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook covered for 15 to 18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. You can either cook your quinoa the night before or right before serving. Cook the oatmeal according to package instructions. I really love to cook my oatmeal in almond milk! Add in the quinoa in the last minute or two. Top with fresh or dried berries and toasted chopped nuts for a great start to your day!

Quinoa Breakfast Recipes

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