Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast

Every year I try to make the most of the fall months by making as many pumpkin recipes as I can. I am pumpkin obsessed. I can never get enough pumpkin. I recently created a delicious pumpkin breakfast-Pumpkin Quinoa. If you haven’t tried quinoa, you must. Quinoa is a seed that is high in protein and gluten free. It has a slightly nutty flavor and a nice crunchy texture. It is typically used in savory dishes/salads, but I used it to create a hearty and filling breakfast.

I love adding pumpkin to my oatmeal in the fall, so why not add it to quinoa? I cooked the quinoa on the stove and stirred in pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and cloves. I added brown sugar for a little bit of sweetness and topped my bowl off with chopped pecans and dried cranberries. I had a healthy, comforting breakfast in no time. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy pumpkin this season, try this Pumpkin Quinoa recipe. It is a great way to start the day.

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Enjoy pumpkin season!

Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast 

1 cup milk1 cup water1 cup rinsed quinoa1/3 cup pumpkin1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground gingerPinch of ground cloves1/4 cup brown sugar1/3 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in pumpkin, spices, and brown sugar. Transfer to four bowls and top with pecans and dried cranberries. Serve warm.

Serves 4

Tagged as: breakfast, Healthy, pumpkin, quinoa, Recipe, Vegetarian

Maria is a regular contributor to Make and Takes Food. Maria and her husband, Josh, are Two Peas and Their Pod. They are known as the “cooking couple” and are a great team in the kitchen. They love trying new recipes, flavors, and techniques and sharing their creations with the world. They try to keep things healthy, but they always save room for dessert. Read other posts by Two Peas

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