Description
An easy and warming breakfast perfect any morning of the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (optional)
- 1 cup amaranth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2–2 1/2 cups milk or cream of choice (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup water (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp sweetener of choice
- 1–2 large pears, sliced
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- pinch of salt
- toppings of choice
Instructions
- In a stovetop pot, add the butter if using (you can also toast the amaranth in a dry pot), and bring the pot to medium heat. Add the amaranth, cardamom, and salt. Toast for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Add the milk, water, and sweetener of choice. Bring the porridge up to a low boil, cover, and stir frequently, until the porridge has thickened, about 20 – 25 minutes until the amaranth has soaked up the liquid.
- While the porridge cooks, prepare the pears. In a pan, add the maple syrup, brown sugar, and salt. Bring up to a low/medium heat. Add the pears and coat in the maple syrup. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugars don’t burn.
- To serve, add warm porridge to a bowl and top with pears and additional desired toppings. I like to add a splash of milk/cream on top in addition to seeds, nuts, and fruits. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: breakfast
Keywords: porridge, oatmeal, amaranth