Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Mediterranean Diet - Diet and Healthy

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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups nonfat milk

1 pinch salt

3 tablespoons maple syrup

½ lemon

zested

1 cup blueberries

2 teaspoons flax seed

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Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Rinse quinoa in a fine strainer with cold water to remove bitterness until water runs clear and is no longer frothy.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed to serve.

Nutritional Information

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 537.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.5g 43%

Carbohydrates: 98.7g 32%

Dietary Fiber: 8.9g 36%

Sugars: 37.4g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol: 4.9mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 551.6IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 45%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 9mg 15%

Folate: 176.7mcg 44%

Calcium: 382.9mg 38%

Iron: 4.8mg 27%

Magnesium: 218.9mg 78%

Potassium: 1012.7mg 28%

Sodium: 111.9mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 66.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.