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How to make Maple Pecan Breakfast Quinoa Delight — key cooking step

Maple Pecan Breakfast Quinoa Delight

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and nutritious breakfast option featuring quinoa, maple syrup, and pecans.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup almond milk

Fresh berries for topping


Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.

2. In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in maple syrup, pecans, cinnamon, and salt.

6. Serve warm with almond milk and fresh berries on top.


Notes

For added flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the quinoa.

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to taste.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: quinoa, breakfast, healthy, maple, pecan