Super Start Hot Cereal

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Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes plus 5 minutes resting

Type of Dish
Main Dish
Additional Attributes
Mom Appetit recipe
Recipe ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well in a sieve

1 cup rolled oats

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe directions

Topping suggestions: milk or soy milk, maple syrup or brown sugar, dried fruit, sliced bananas, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, coarse sea salt, toasted unsweetened coconut shreds, ground cinnamon

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, oats, salt and cinnamon with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil then simmer, stirring frequently, until the quinoa is tender, 20 minutes. Cover and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with desired toppings. Rewarm leftovers with extra water.

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