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Home » Type » Breakfast » Cereal Oatmeal and Porridge » Peachy Keen Quinoa Porridge

Peachy Keen Quinoa Porridge

August 29, 2010 by Faith 45 Comments

I’ve only just recently started eating quinoa and I can tell you that I’ve been missing out.  Quinoa is one of those foods you know nature intended you to eat because of how healthy it is.  Quinoa is an ancient food native to South America that was referred to as “the gold of the Incas”.  It is usually thought of as a grain, but it is actually a seed that is related to leafy green vegetables like spinach. 

Some of the benefits of quinoa include:*

  • Easily digestible and gluten-free
  • Acts as a prebiotic, feeding the good bacteria (microflora) in your intestines
  • Complete protein, which means that it contains all essential 9 amino acids
  • Great source of fiber
  • High levels of magnesium, which helps to relax your muscles and blood vessels
  • Good source of manganese and copper, which act as antioxidants and help your body get rid of carcinogens

Quinoa is as easy to cook as rice, but does require soaking to remove the bitter saponin coating.  Most commercially processed quinoa has already had the saponin coating removed, but I like to give it a short soak to help remove any residual bitterness.  I soak quinoa in cold water or 15 minutes, then transfer it to a fine mesh sieve and give it a thorough rinse with cold water; after that I cook it as I would cook rice. 

Peachy Keen Quinoa Porridge

(Yield:  1 serving)

1/4 c quinoa

3/4 c water

1 medium peach, diced (I didn’t peel mine)

1/8 tsp cinnamon

Pinch salt

1/2 c plain soy or almond milk

1 tsp honey (more or less to taste)

Soak the quinoa in cold water for 15 minutes.  Strain it through a fine mesh sieve, then thoroughly rinse it under cold running water.  Transfer the quinoa, 3/4 c water, diced peach, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a small/medium saucepan with a lid.  Bring to a boil over medium heat with the lid off; once it boils, give it a stir, cover it, and turn the heat down to a gentle simmer.  Cook for 14 minutes, add the milk, turn up the heat slightly, and cook (uncovered) until it reaches your desired consistency.  Add honey to taste and serve hot.

*The health benefits of quinoa listed here are from The World’s Healthiest Foods and Body Ecology.

Filed Under: Cereal Oatmeal and Porridge, Gluten Free, Recipes for One Tagged: Peaches, Porridge, Quinoa, Recipes

Comments

  1. Jenny says

    July 22, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Just made this and it is SO DELICIOUS! I normally hate eating quinoa as a substitute for rice (the flavor does not agree with me) but this was simply amazing. Thanks so much for the recipe! Love your blog!

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    • Faith says

      July 22, 2012 at 2:09 pm

      Jenny, Thanks so much for your kind words, I’m so glad you liked this porridge! I’m the same way — very sensitive to the bitter flavor of quinoa, no matter how long I rinse the quinoa before cooking. I’ve grown to tolerate it, but in recipes like this I really love it. :)

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  2. Sierra says

    April 13, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I made this yesterday for my mom and i, she is dairy and gluten free, and it tasted amazing. I made it with strawberries instead, because we have no peaches, and i added a small pinch of nutmeg. I will definitley make this again.

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  3. FOODESSA says

    September 1, 2010 at 9:28 am

    Faith…usually I enjoy the red quinoa the most.
    I’ve had it often…and yet…never as a breakfast meal. May have to try getting this type of protein into my tummy a little earlier in the day ;o)

    Ciao for now,
    Claudia

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  4. Reeni says

    September 1, 2010 at 8:42 am

    I need to include more quinoa in my diet! It’s a super food! And it sounds so luscious prepared like this with peaches. What a treat!

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  5. Krista says

    September 1, 2010 at 7:30 am

    Quinoa is amazing and so versatile! I love it straight up, savoury or sweet. I bet it’s just awesome with peaches…

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  6. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    August 31, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Your peach quinoa porridge looks amazing. Ever since I made peach enchiladas this summer I have been all about the peach. I must try this porridge :)

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  7. Lentil Breakdown says

    August 31, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    I make quinoa all the time but have never made it as a breakfast porridge. This is a great idea to satisfy a morning sweet tooth too!

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  8. Jen says

    August 31, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    I love quinoa but only have used it for savory dishes. This sounds spectacular!

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  9. Mimi says

    August 31, 2010 at 9:49 am

    We’ve been experimenting with quinoa too, but have yet to try it for breakfast. I’ll book mark this for when the cool weather arrives.
    Mimi

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  10. Marisa says

    August 31, 2010 at 4:02 am

    Would never have though of using quinoa as a breakfast porridge, but it looks fantastic!

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  11. MaryMoh says

    August 31, 2010 at 1:20 am

    I have never had quinoa…can’t remember I ever had. This looks very healthy and delicious. Would be nice for breakfast. Thanks very much for sharing.

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  12. BeadedTail says

    August 30, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try quinoa but didn’t know how to make it so thanks for this recipe! It looks yummy!

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  13. sophia says

    August 30, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Okay, so I have quinoa. And it’s been sitting in my pantry for months because I don’t like it. I’ll have to try a sweet version of it. I was a bit ambivalent, but with your full endorsement, I feel a burst of courage! ;-)

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  14. Nicole, RD says

    August 30, 2010 at 6:07 pm

    I’ve been looking for a new way to try quinoa since savory wasn’t tickling my fancy :) I am making your spumoni pudding cake for guests this weekend!! Can’t wait! I bought everything today and my springform pan arrived from amazon!

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  15. 5 Star Foodie says

    August 30, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    Quinoa sounds so delicious with the addition of peach, yum!

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  16. Roti n Rice says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I have not done much with quinoa. Thanks for the tip on soaking. I will have to give it a try.

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  17. MAry says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    This looks wonderful. I’ve never used quinoa this way but am willing to try. I’ll be featuring two quinoa salads this week. I hope you’ll stop by. Have a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary

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  18. chaya says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    It is recipes like this that prove the versatility of quinoa.

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  19. grace says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    peachy keen quinoa. ha. not only would this taste awesome and be extremely nutritious, but the name rocks my world. :)

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  20. Dana says

    August 30, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I love quinoa, but never thought to use it in a sweet dish. Great idea!

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  21. Blond Duck says

    August 30, 2010 at 10:43 am

    I really want to try quinoa, but they don’t sell it at the store!

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  22. Erica says

    August 30, 2010 at 9:34 am

    That looks delicious and healthy….. I love quinoa! Great recipe.

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  23. Lazaro says

    August 30, 2010 at 8:30 am

    Love the quinoa porridge. Such a healthy food quinoa is. thank you for sharing the recipe.

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  24. Lucy says

    August 30, 2010 at 5:36 am

    I have yet to try quinoa although the health benefits and this recipe definitely have me tempted to get a move on! This porridge looks like a thoroughly delicious and decadent way to start the day :)

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  25. Sophie says

    August 30, 2010 at 2:09 am

    Your quinoa porridge aka breakfast looks so tasty!! i also love to use quinoa but there is also quinoa flakes avaible here in Belgium. I use them to make my porridge. If you don’t know what they look like, see @ my blog at this link: http://sophiesfoodiefiles.blogspot.com/2008/11/quinoa-flakes-with-banana-roasted.html

    I also use quinoa flakes in breakfast smoothies!

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  26. Anh says

    August 29, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    Such a lovely and healthy recipe, Faith.

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  27. Anna Johnston says

    August 29, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    I haven’t ever tried quinoa but this looks amazing, beautiful pictures Faith.

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  28. Ameena says

    August 29, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    As I type this I am eating quinoa! I love it so much but I can’t say I’ve ever had it for breakfast. I think this is a great idea, especially for Ramadan…I am getting really tired of eating oatmeal at 4:15 am! And I can make this ahead of time.

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  29. Louise Mellor says

    August 29, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Quinoa is great I agree. One of those good for you – GOOD things. Love the light in your last photo- perfect. ~Chef Louise

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  30. Veronica says

    August 29, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    Quinoa has been on my “must try” list for almost a year now. I really need to buy some b/c I see so many people using it and loving it!

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  31. Carolyn Jung says

    August 29, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Talk about a divine alternative to ho-hum oatmeal! Now, this will definitely get me going in the morning. ;)

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  32. Mo says

    August 29, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    I love quinoa but I’ve never tried in a sweet application! This looks so good though. What a great thing to wake up to. :)

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  33. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    August 29, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    I love quinoa too and have only recently started using it. I had a packet of it in my cupboard for the longest time unused :P Gorgeous breakfast! :D

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  34. Betty @ scrambled hen fruit says

    August 29, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    Looks like a yummy breakfast!

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  35. Sara says

    August 29, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Faith, your recipe has inspired me to try Quinoa!! Sounds like such a healthy & delicious recipe with peaches!

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  36. Julie says

    August 29, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog!!

    This looks delicious! I’ve made a number of quinoa recipes but never breakfast! I am bookmarking this one!

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  37. Maria @ ScandiFoodie says

    August 29, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    This looks delicious Faith! I’ve seen so many quinoa recipes lately I’m dying to try them all! I’ll bookmark this to add on the list ;-)

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  38. tasteofbeirut says

    August 29, 2010 at 11:38 am

    You are encouraging me to try quinoa Faith! Hope I can find it around here.

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  39. Sook says

    August 29, 2010 at 11:34 am

    This looks wonderful, Faith! I love porridge and also quinoa! I will have to bookmark it.

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  40. Barbara says

    August 29, 2010 at 10:39 am

    A quinoa breakfast! What a super idea, Faith! And with lovely peaches…my favorite fruit!

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  41. Louanne says

    August 29, 2010 at 10:30 am

    Quinoa! Love, love, love it, especially with fruit. Looks delicious, Faith!

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  42. Katerina says

    August 29, 2010 at 10:25 am

    I have never tried quinoa. I didn’t know it existed. I always say that I will have to try it. I’ll do that in the near future. I am keeping this recipe in my pile as it looks very creamy and tasty. Cinnamon is one of my favorite spices.

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  43. Emily says

    August 29, 2010 at 8:18 am

    OMG this looks so PRETTY together. Your photography is excellent! I love quinoa… and peaches. This is a must try. Some friends of ours are having a potluck brunch in a couple of weeks and I have been trying to think of something yummy, unique, yet easily transferable. Maybe I will take this, do you think I could prepare it at home but cook it for the 14 minutes at her place?

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    • admin says

      August 29, 2010 at 5:43 pm

      Emily, If I were going to make this ahead to transport somewhere, I would probably prepare it up through the 14 minute cooking period. Then I would transport it, and about 10-15 minutes before everything is ready to be served I would add the milk and continue on with the recipe. If you make it, let me know how you like it! :)

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