Quinoa Rice Breakfast (Gluten Free, Dairy Free) Recipe

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Quinoa Rice Breakfast (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1/2 cup cream brown rice (cream of brown rice cereal.. i use healthy times brown rice baby cereal)
  • 1/4 cup rice milk, to serve (optional)

Directions:

  1. Wash quinoa in a sieve thoroughly by rubbing it between your fingers. (This takes away any of its bitter taste).
  2. Drain well.
  3. Heat a small pot on med-high and dry toast the quinoa until lightly browned. Watching carefully.
  4. Add water, ground cardamom and saffron.
  5. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to med-low.
  6. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes until cooked (When quinoas tails show).
  7. There still should be some liquid in the pot if not add an additional 1/4 cup water and mix.
  8. Gradually add the rice cereal a little at a time (This is important). Stir after each addition until thoroughly combined.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in honey.
  10. Serve as is or with rice milk.
  11. Enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.99 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.38g 4%
Cholesterol 3.15mg 1%
Sodium 97.34mg 4%
Potassium 125.67mg 3%
Total Carbs 14.52g 5%
Sugars 0.59g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 4%
Protein 4.12g 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 36.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.13 Kcal (382 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.28g 4%
Cholesterol 3.02mg 1%
Sodium 93.38mg 4%
Potassium 120.55mg 3%
Total Carbs 13.93g 5%
Sugars 0.57g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 4%
Protein 3.95g 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 35.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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