Gwynn Whole Foods : Quinoa Porridge

(Pronounced keen-wah)

- Complete protein - Essential trace minerals - Essential nutrients -
- Omega 3 fatty acids - All 9 essential amino acids - High fibre - Gluten Free -
- Hypoallergenic when soaked - High antioxidants - Maintain blood sugar levels -
- Supports metabolic health - Non GMO -

- Increases mood - Supports depression, anxiety & stress -

Batch cooking Quinoa

Quinoa lasts in the fridge for a few days so make yourself a batch. Its very versatile add to curries, stir-fry, salads, soups or in place of rice.

Soak 1.5 cups of white quinoa over night

rinse thoroughly until water runs clear & soapy substance rinsed (this is the anti-nutrient saponins. An activated seed is easier to digest & has more bioavailable nutrients)

place in a sauce plan with enough water to over the quinoa by 0.5 cms

add 2 tablespoons of olive oil & pinch of naturally iodised salt

cover with a lid

bring to the boil then immediately turn down the lowest heat temperature

leave for 13 minutes approx. then remove the lid and fluff with a fork

TIP:

too much water the grain is gluggy and sticky

too little water the grain is hard and chewy

if you don't have time to soak the grain then rinse thoroughly under water then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a sauce pan, add the quinoa & enough boiling water to cover the quinoa by 1 cm. Cover with a lid. Cook on the lowest temperature for 17 minutes approx.

Quinoa Porridge

1 cup of quinoa cooked

1 cup of almond or homemade alternative plant based milk

1-2 table spoon of muscovado sugar* or maple syrup (more if desired)

1 teaspoon of cold pressed coconut oil
1 tablespoon of nut butter, almond, cashew or tahini (optional)

pinch of naturally iodised salt or himalayan salt

super charge with 1/4 teaspoon of maca powder or turmeric (optional)

Simmer of a low heat for 5-7 minutes until the seed looks plump and well cooked.

Decorate with (optional)

1/4 cup (toasted) coconut flakes

1/2 cup of ground, soaked or whole nuts/seeds

poached fruit or fresh fruit

1/4 cup dried fruit

chia seeds
buckins

* Muscovado sugar is an unrefined sugar. You can also use demerara, panela or coconut palm sugar as alternatives. (Source: Taste Nature Organic Shop, Dunedin)