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Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa: A Fresh Start to Your Day

This blueberry lemon breakfast quinoa is a protein-rich alternative to oatmeal, combining sweet blueberries and tart lemon for a refreshing start.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 538 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups nonfat milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ lemon lemon, zested
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 teaspoons flax seed

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa with cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear and is no longer frothy to remove bitterness.
  • Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into milk; simmer over medium-low heat until most liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Off heat, stir in maple syrup and lemon zest; gently fold in blueberries.
  • Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed.

Notes

Top with extra milk for a thinner consistency. It’s also good with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 1013mgFiber: 9gSugar: 37gVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 383mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa, breakfast, Easy, healthy, quinoa, vegetarian
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