Advocate Trinity Hospital issued the following announcement on Dec. 13.
It’s easy to get into a breakfast rut. When you’re rushing around making sure you and/or your kids are ready for the day, it’s easy to simply reach for the tried-and-true cup of yogurt, protein bar or bowl of cereal.
But sometimes, you really need a warm bowl of nutritious and delicious something to get your morning headed in the right direction.
Enter – breakfast quinoa.
Once a fairly obscure source of nutrition, the nutritional benefits of quinoa are now well-known. It’s one of the few natural plant products that is a complete source of protein – meaning it has adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids necessary in the human diet – packing in eight grams per one cup of cooked grains. It’s also a good source of Magnesium and Phosphorus.
This recipe, created by Elizabeth Zawila, a registered dietitian at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital’s Health and Wellness Center in Downers Grove, Ill., turns the famous ancient grain into a hearty breakfast with protein, vitamins and fiber to start your day. It’s also endlessly customizable – throw in your favorite fruits for a different twist, put an egg on top with some vegetables if you have the time or even add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and some maple syrup to make your morning a bit sweeter.
To save time, consider making a big batch of quinoa early in the week and reheat it each morning.
Over quinoa? Consider using amaranth or millet – though the latter is not a complete protein.
Easy Whole Grain Hot Cereal
Yield: 1 Serving
½ cup quinoa (can also use millet or amaranth)
1 cup water
2 tbsp. raisins
¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 pinch ground cardamom
1 pinch ground cinnamon
Combine quinoa or other grain and water.
Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer.
Simmer for 25 minutes.
Turn off heat and add raisins, pineapple, cardamom and cinnamon.
Nutrition info: 114 Calories, 2 g fat, 4 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein
Original source can be found here.
Source: Advocate Trinity Hospital
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