Toasted Quinoa Porridge with Honey and Berries

Toasted quinoa simmers into a creamy porridge with honey, bright berries, and a dusting of cinnamon. It echoes highland staples in Barefoot on the Frozen Harvest, when frost on the puna turned an ayllu’s crop into stores an empire could march on.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 315 cal
• 5.6g protein
• 17.5g carbs
• 3.7g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Toast the quinoa in a dry pot over medium heat for 4 minutes until fragrant.
2. 2Add the water, cinnamon and salt then bring to a boil.
3. 3Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
4. 4Stir in the milk and honey, then top each bowl with the fresh berries before serving.