Warm Milk Sweetened with Brown Sugar and Vanilla over Soft Quinoa

Soft quinoa rests under warm milk sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla, finished with a dusting of cinnamon. It echoes Frost Work on the Puna, where late Inca highland households faced frost nights above the qollqa storehouses.

Serves 4

Estimate for one serving

• 315 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp honey
• pinch salt

Instructions

1. 1Warm milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. 2Bring mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
3. 3Divide warm cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls.
4. 4Pour the sweetened vanilla milk over the quinoa, drizzle each serving with honey, and serve immediately.