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George Whiteside
946-ml carton unsweetened almond milk
1 cup quinoa
1/2 tsp cardamom, optional
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup skin-on, whole almonds, preferably toasted
fresh berries, for garnish
Pour 2 cups (500 mL) almond milk into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high. Stir in quinoa and cardamom. Cover. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 12 min. Remove from heat. Using a fork, fluff. Cover. Let stand until tender, 15 min.
Stir in more almond milk, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, until porridge is as thick as you like. Stir in raisins, apricots and nuts. Spoon into bowls. Pour a little more milk overtop. Sprinkle with berries. Great sweetened with honey, maple syrup or brown sugar.
Calories 141, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 22g, Fat 5g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 62mg.