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Creamy Three-Grain Porridge – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Three-Grain Porridge

Revolutionize your breakfast with this incredibly creamy and satisfying Three-Grain Porridge, combining quinoa, millet, and amaranth for a powerhouse hot cereal that's as nourishing as it is delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 Serving
Calories: 422

Ingredients
  

  • (Yields 2 Servings)
  • ⅓ cup (57 g / 2.01 oz) quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup (65 g / 2.29 oz) millet, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup (65 g / 2.29 oz) amaranth, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups (480 ml) low-fat milk or vegetable milk
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • Pro-Tips & Flavor Ideas
  • For meal prep, increase the grain-to-liquid ratio to 1-to-5 (1 cup / 240 ml total grains to 5 cups / 1200 ml total liquid) for a porridge that stays creamy in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Blueberry Muffin Style: Stir in 1-2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla sugar and top with ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries and a dollop of plain yogurt.
  • Cinnamon Roll Style: Mix ¼ cup brown sugar with 1 Tbs cinnamon. Sprinkle over the porridge with chopped pecans and a dollop of whipped cream cheese.
  • Chocolate-Chip Banana Style: Stir ¼ cup mashed banana into the hot porridge and sprinkle with 1-2 Tbs chocolate chips.
  • Piña Colada Style: Sweeten to taste, then top with ¼ cup diced fresh pineapple and 1-2 Tbs shredded coconut.

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, toast the rinsed quinoa and millet for about 5 minutes, swirling the pan often until the grains are dry and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the amaranth, followed by the milk, water, and salt.
  3. Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, covered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. The porridge is ready when most of the liquid has been absorbed and the texture is thick and creamy.
  7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as plain Greek yogurt and a drizzle of sweetener.

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 10gFat: 4g

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