Quinoa with Cinnamon

Quinoa with cinnamon is a great idea for breakfast!
Top with your favorite toppings: fresh or dried fruit, nuts, seeds.
Gluten-free; suitable for vegans!

Ingredients:

½ cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup almond milk
1-2 cinnamon sticks
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Sea salt
More spices, such as ground cinnamon, nutmeg and/or ginger (to taste)

Additional ingredients:
Roasted chopped almonds
Toasted coconut
Fresh peaches, chopped
Raspberries
Almond milk (optional)
Maple syrup (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse the quinoa and place in a small saucepan. Add the almond milk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until almond milk is completely absorbed. Taste and add additional seasoning (to taste).
3. Pour the prepared quinoa into two bowls. Top with toasted almonds, toasted coconut, peaches, and raspberries. If you want a thinner breakfast porridge, you can add a little warm almond milk. You can also serve with maple syrup.

Yield: 2 servings
Recipe: loveandlemons.com