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Autumn Power Porridge

Name: Autumn Power Porridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 3/4 cup steel-cut oats; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 3 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted; Milk, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

This rib-sticking porridge is made with oats and protein-rich quinoa. The additions of pumpkin, maple syrup, walnuts and dried cranberries make it a kid-friendly breakfast. —Jennifer Wickes, Pine Beach, New Jersey

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Ingredients

3 cups water
3/4 cup steel-cut oats
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
Milk, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the water, oats, quinoa and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in the pumpkin, pie spice and agave nectar. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed and grains are tender. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Serve with milk if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 361 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein.

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