Pear & Walnut Quinoa Porridge
This cozy breakfast bowl combines fluffy quinoa with tender spiced pears and toasted walnuts for a protein-packed, comforting start to the day. A nourishing twist on classic porridge, it’s naturally gluten-free and full of sustained energy.
Equipment
- Fine-mesh sieve For rinsing quinoa
- Small saucepan For cooking quinoa
- small skillet For pears
- Mixing Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup (185 g) uncooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large pear, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup or honey, divided
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve to remove bitterness.
- Combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Let quinoa steam covered for 5 minutes. Stir in milk and vanilla. Cook 3–5 minutes until creamy.
- Meanwhile, sauté diced pear in butter, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp maple syrup over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Divide quinoa into bowls. Top with spiced pears, toasted walnuts, and drizzle with remaining maple syrup.
Notes
Swap pears for apples or cranberries, use pecans or pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts, and add ginger or cardamom for extra spice. For a vegan version, use plant milk and coconut oil. Make ahead by cooking the quinoa base in bulk and refrigerating or freezing it for quick weekday breakfasts.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 17gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
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