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Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

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"Sweet blueberries and tart lemon pair well in this alternative to oatmeal. High in protein and fiber, quinoa is a great start to your day! I made this up one morning when I had a craving for quinoa and was looking for a change from the usual. Top with extra milk for a thinner consistency. Also good with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg." — LilSnoo

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1 cup quinoa
2 cups nonfat milk
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 lemon, zested
1 cup blueberries
2 teaspoons flax seed

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Directions

Rinse quinoa in a fine strainer with cold water to remove bitterness until water runs clear and is no longer frothy.
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into the milk; simmer over medium-low heat until much of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir maple syrup and lemon zest into the quinoa mixture. Gently fold blueberries into the mixture.
Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed to serve.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 28, 2013

I am the recipe submitter and wanted to clarify the directions. Allrecipes omitted a step when they edited my recipe and they suggested I clarify by leaving a comment here. Make sure to COVER the pot when you simmer the quinoa, otherwise the liquid will evaporate too quickly. Keep an eye on the pot because milk does have a tendency to boil over. After 20 minutes, there should still be some liquid left in the pot, so you have an oatmeal consistency. You do not want to cook all the liquid out of the quinoa. Thank you and enjoy! :)

—LilSnoo

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 17, 2013

It was OK. A little bitter.

—wisteria75

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7 Ratings

Feb 08, 2013

This was really good! It was fresh yet rich- tasting, and the sweetness from the blueberries and syrup was perfect! Topped with toasted, slivered almonds instead of flax seed. A great new way to have quinoa!

—Renee

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Jan 20, 2013

Excellent! This was my first time trying quinoa for breakfast. It sounded interesting and I had all the ingredients. What a fabulous meal! I will make this over and over again and try different fruits too. My kids were a little skeptical, but they ended up asking for more.

—whoshungry

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May 13, 2013

I thought this was awesome. I didn't have some of the ingredients, so I used blackberries and chia seed instead of blueberries and flax seed. Bueno. Also, I used almond milk instead of regular, and that worked great. :)

—ebarsquared

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Mar 20, 2013

This was pretty good! I think it would be better with pre-rinsed quinoa. I can never fully get rid of the bitter taste of the quinoa I bought un-rinsed. But this is definitely worth trying, especially if you are trying to healthify your diet. Oh, and I didn't add the lemon zest and it was just fine.

—kelbabe

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Nutrition

Calories
538 kcal
27%

Carbohydrates
98.7 g
32%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
7.3 g
11%

Fiber
8.9 g
36%

Protein
21.5 g
43%

Sodium
306 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 538
Calories from Fat: 66

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.3g 11 %
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 306mg 12 %
Potassium 1013mg 28 %
Total Carbohydrates 98.7g 32 %
Dietary Fiber 8.9g 36 %
Protein 21.5g 43 %
** Sugars 37.4g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 48 %
Iron 48 %
Thiamin 30 %
Niacin 45 %
Vitamin B6 35 %
Magnesium 78 %
Folate 98 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.