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Magical Quinoa

5 from 2 votes
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Ingredients
  

  • ~10 cups water (divided)
  • 2 cups white quinoa (for some reason the other types don't sprout as well)
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Soak quinoa overnight (up to 24 hours) in about 8 cups of water (you'll see little sprouts)
  • When done soaking, rinse thoroughly and drain
  • In a pot, add quinoa and 2 cups water, plus coconut oil and sea salt
  • Bring to a boil
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for another 10 minutes

Notes

Magical Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

What to do with all that quinoa? Eat it for breakfast! It can be warmed up or eaten cold. Be creative to suit your morning tastes.
  • 1 cup cooked magical quinoa
  • 2-3 tbsp coconut milk
  • Top with any of these options:
       -- fresh fruit - banana, berries, stone fruit
       -- dried fruit - raisins, cranberries
       -- seeds and nuts - flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sprouted almonds
       -- coconut flakes
       -- drizzle of date syrup or honey
Try a more savory version warmed up with leftover cooked greens, pumpkin seeds, and a soft-boiled egg drizzled with warm, melted ghee.