Recipe · 25 min
Chocolate Quinoa Porridge with Pear
- 25 min
- 2–6 servings
- 295 kcal / serving
A warm, creamy porridge with cocoa notes and pear slices that keeps weeknights simple. The quinoa heads toward a creamy texture as it absorbs the almond milk, while the pear adds a fresh counterpoint.
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Ingredients
- 12 fl ozalmond milk, unsweetened
- 1pear
- ½ cupquinoa
- pears
From the pantry: cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · small saucepan · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 1pear
- pears
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 12 fl ozalmond milk, unsweetened
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ cupquinoa
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| almond milk, unsweetened | 12 fl oz | 24 fl oz | 36 fl oz |
| pear | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| quinoa | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
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Directions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together quinoa, unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, cocoa powder, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, rinse and thinly slice one pear.
- Meanwhile, wash and thinly slice the second pear to use as a topping.
- When the quinoa has thickened and most of the liquid is absorbed, taste and adjust if needed, then divide the porridge between two bowls.
- Top each bowl with pear slices and serve immediately.
Two tips
- Prep a head start by washing the pear while the quinoa cooks for a smoother finish.
- Swap toppings by using sliced banana or a drizzle of maple syrup if you have extra fruit on hand.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 295 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 148 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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