Quinoa Milk Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegan Recipes. (Quinoa Milk Recipe). A nutrient-packed alternative to milk. I use EVOO and a pinch of salt here but you can season to taste adding honey, cinnamon, vanilla, or any flavor you really love!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 cups

Quinoa Milk Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

4 cups water

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

or to taste

salt to taste

Chapati (East African Bread)

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Soak quinoa in a bowl with water to cover until it starts to germinate and you see the grain tails 8 to 10 hours.

Step 2

Wash quinoa through a strainer. Pour quinoa into a pot and add 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool briefly.

Step 3

Pour quinoa and water into a blender; add olive oil and salt. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend about 1 minute. Let cool until safe to handle and strain through a cheesecloth for an even better texture.

Nutritional Information

Quinoa Milk Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 186.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6g 12%

Carbohydrates: 27.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 6IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.7mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Folate: 78.2mcg 20%

Calcium: 27.1mg 3%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 86.1mg 31%

Potassium: 241.7mg 7%

Sodium: 48mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 53.6

*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.

You may also like