About the Recipe
Eating whole grains also provides a hefty dose of plant protein and fiber, balancing blood sugar levels and helping you feel satiated for longer provided by the quinoa in this recipe. Additionally, quinoa is rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants and all nine essential amino acids, quinoa is one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. It may improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels and even aid weight loss.
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
Cinnamon spice
Cardamom spice
Mineral Salt to taste
A light sprinkling of sunflower seeds
One pear
Preparation
Add the quinoa to a medium-sized pot
Cover with almond milk (this can be substituted with water, but almond milk will add sweetness)
Cook this on a medium flame. Add a little more water or almond milk if needed, to make sure that there is enough liquid for the quinoa to cook
Add salt
Add vanilla extract
Add the spices – consider cardamom and cinnamon
Cover the pot with a lid, bring to a boil, and let cook for about 15 minutes
Cut pieces of fresh pear and add it to the pot. No need to cook the pear, just make sure it is warmed up
Give another minute or two to warm up the pear
Put it in a bowl and add some sunflower seeds for garnish. You can add honey if it is not sweet enough for you.