Raisin Spice Hot Cereal With Quinoa

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon almonds, silvered
• 3 tablespoons quinoa
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon raisins
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oatmeal
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt or 1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup soymilk or 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

• 1 rinse quinoa well with water to remove bitter coating; drain.
• 2 place almonds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. stir frequently until almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. set aside.
• 3 combine quinoa, water, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the same saucepan. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the oats, replace cover, and cook for an additional 6 minutes. add the almonds and sugar. top with vanilla yogurt, milk, soymilk, or half and half cream, if using. serve immediately.