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Quinoa Cereal with Berries and Figs

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Quinoa Cereal with Berries and Figs
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Health Score:
75 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
ready in 30 min.
Ready in
Calories:
328
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Quinoa is the only plant protein that is a complete protein, making it a great way for vegans and vegetarians to still get a good serving of protein without eating meat. The milk in this recipe also provides a lot of calcium and healthy fats. 

To make this dish vegan, replace the milk with a plant based milk and the butter with coconut oil or plant based butter. 

1 each contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie328 cal.(16 %)
Protein10 g(10 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates48 g(32 %)
Sugar added3 g(12 %)
Roughage5.6 g(19 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E0.5 mg(4 %)
Vitamin K5.1 μg(9 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin3 mg(25 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate58 μg(19 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin9.2 μg(20 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C33 mg(35 %)
Potassium640 mg(16 %)
Calcium168 mg(17 %)
Magnesium127 mg(42 %)
Iron2.2 mg(15 %)
Iodine14 μg(7 %)
Zinc1.8 mg(23 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.6 g
Uric acid52 mg
Cholesterol17 mg
Complete sugar19 g

Ingredients

for
4
For the quinoa cereal
7 ozs Quinoa
4 dried Figs
13 ½ ozs milk (1.5% fat)
1 Tbsp butter
1 pinch salt
1 Tbsp honey (to taste)
Additional ingredients
7 ozs mixed Berry (such as raspberries, blueberries)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
QuinoahoneyFigssalt

Preparation steps

1.

For the cereal, rinse the quinoa in a sieve under cold running water, then drain. Cut the figs into quarters depending on the size and remove the hard stem. Bring the milk to a boil and add the butter and salt. Sprinkle in the quinoa and cook, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

2.

Meanwhile, pick through the berries. Rinse as needed and pat dry. Divide the quinoa cereal among four serving dishes and season with honey to taste. Sprinkle with the berries before serving.

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