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    Nourished Kitchen » Properly Prepared Whole Grains and Beans » Ancient Grain and Einkorn Recipes » Sprouted Quinoa Porridge with Cardamom Blackberry Sauce

    Posted: Feb 10, 2017 · Updated: Jul 8, 2019 by Jenny McGruther · This post contains affiliate links.

    Sprouted Quinoa Porridge with Cardamom Blackberry Sauce

    Tender, creamy sprouted quinoa porridge is dressed with a lightly sweetened blackberry sauce spiked with fragrant cardamom.

    Sprouted quinoa porridge makes a lovely breakfast on chilly winter mornings when the mist hangs low and grey against the horizon.  I like to serve quinoa porridge with a blackberry sauce spiked with fragrant cardamom, and sweetened with the lightest touch of maple syrup.

    Quinoa porridge is rich in minerals and fiber, and, served as a powerful, nutrient-dense dietary staple of peoples indigenous to South America where it was particularly prized as a food for nursing mothers (read it here).  Quinoa still plays a vital role in both the economy and culture.

    What Happens When You Sprout Quinoa

    Quinoa is not truly a grain; rather it's a pseudocereal - the small grain-like seed of a broad-leafed plant.  Sprouting begins the process of turning grains and seeds into plants, and sprouted grains and seeds capture the plant at this tender time of transformation.

    When you sprout seeds, like quinoa, it deactivates antinutrients which otherwise bind their minerals, making them tough to absorb.  Sprouting also activates enzymes that help to "pre-digest" nuts, seeds, grains and pulses, making them a little easier on sensitive bellies, while also helping those seeds to lose their bitterness and become slightly, and naturally sweeter.

    Ingredients to make sprouted quinoa porridge with cardamom blackberry sauce.

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    Sprouted Quinoa Porridge with Cardamom Blackberry Sauce

    Sprouted quinoa makes a lovely porridge, creamy and delicious. A barely sweetened blackberry cardamom sauce and chopped pistachios finish the porridge for an easy, nourishing breakfast.
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
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    Ingredients

    For the Quinoa Porridge

    • 1 cup TruRoots sprouted quinoa Find it here.
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • ⅛ teaspoon finely ground real salt

    For the Cardamom Blackberry Sauce

    • 2 cups blackberries
    • 2 tablespoons Grade A dark maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

    To Serve

    • Chopped Pistachios

    Instructions

    • Toss the quinoa into a medium saucepan, pour in the milk and stir in the sea salt. Bring it all to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat down to medium-low, cover the saucepan and allow the quinoa to cook until tender, and until the porridge is thickened - about 15 minutes - lifting the lid to stir it occasionally.
    • While the quinoa cooks, tip the blackberries and cardamom into a small saucepan. Pour in the maple syrup and warm them together over medium-low heat until the blackberries release their liquid, then turn up the heat to medium-high until the blackberries soften and their juices thicken to a fine syrup.
    • To serve the porridge, spoon the quinoa into bowls, top with the blackberry cardamom sauce and chopped pistachios.

    Notes

    If you're dairy-free, you can easily substitute 1 ½ cups light coconut milk plus ½ cup water for the milk.
    If you're in a rush, make the Blackberry Cardamom sauce the night before. It reheats beautifully.
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    Pro Tip: Where to Find Sprouted Quinoa

    While you can sprout your own quinoa at home, you can also find organic sprouted quinoa online as well as at natural foods markets.  We work with TruRoots, who sources quinoa from sustainable organic farms, and you can order their quinoa here.

    Tender, creamy sprouted quinoa porridge is dressed with a lightly sweetened blackberry sauce spiked with fragrant cardamom.

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    Sprouted Hummus made with jalapeños and garlic for a luscious, smooth dip.

    Sprouted Spelt Cookies are fun to make with children, and are sweetened with whole, unrefined cane sugar.

    Sprouted Whole Grain Blueberry Muffins combine juicy blueberries and bright notes of lemon in easy-to-make muffins with a sweet, tender crumb.

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    1. Bonnie says

      October 07, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Super delicious! Great to have a way to use sprouted quinoa for a change of pace. Love the blackberry and cardamom sauce. I used Ripple milk substitute and it works well.

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    2. Susan says

      October 24, 2017 at 8:59 am

      I made this for breakfast today, because it sounded spectacularly good. It did taste great, but I ended up with a huge mess on my stove, following your directions. The quinoa boiled over twice (so my husband has to clean the entire stove) and the blackberries never did thicken. I'm not sure what I did wrong there: I used fresh blackberries and measured the maple syrup. I will make this again, because we both enjoyed it, but I think I'll be cooking it a bit differently next time… Thanks for a keeper recipe.

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    3. Susan says

      February 13, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      This is one I'm going to have to try. I like having a variety of hot cereal options available for winter, and this one sounds like a great option.

      Reply
    4. Green Press says

      February 11, 2017 at 12:35 am

      Looks stunning! Definitely on my breakfast list for the upcoming week. Love the pistachio toppings and everything about this recipe.

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