Again with the quinoa

Ever want a change from warm oatmeal in the morning?
Quinoa is an ancient grain full of easily digestible protein, gluten-free, and low on the glycemic index. The smallness of the grain makes it a quick cooker too!

Always start by soaking your quinoa for at least 30 minutes to neutralize the phytic acid that naturally occurs in almost all grains. If you want to speed up your morning routine, just put your quinoa in the pan of water the night before. Right before you cook it, rinse it under running water, then put it back in the pan and cover with water (about 3/4 cup water to 1/2 cup of quinoa). Add a pinch of sea salt, some cinnamon, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until flaky. I like to add chopped apples, nuts and raisins, blueberries or dried currants/cranberries to mine. I also top it with goat's milk plain yogurt, though you can add milk, if you prefer.

QUINOA BREAKFAST INGREDIENTS (one serving):
1/2 c. Quinoa
3/4 c. Water
Pinch of Salt
Cinnamon to taste
(optionally, add chopped apples, nuts and raisins)