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Quinoa Breakfast Porridge  Print Friendly  Description: This is a great weight loss recipe. Quinoa is a supergrain. Quinoa is actually a seed from a plant that is related to Spinach and Chard. You can eat the leaves as well as the seeds. Quinoa is a complete protein. It is full of good nutrients and vitamins. This means that while you are eating quinoa you are ensuring that your body is getting good quantities of the right minerals to keep you healthy while you are on a reduced diet. It makes an excellent breakfast because the carbohydrates in Quinoa are slow releasing you do not get a rush of energy like with other foods but instead gives energy all morning. Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa (flakes or grain) (Always rinse quinoa first) 1 veggie cube or a teaspoon bouillon powder Add 1 tablespoon linseeds Directions: Boil water. Add quinoa flakes. Season. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. (If using grain adjust the time to 10 minutes) Quinoa should absorb the water Special Diet: Vegetarian, High Protein Category: Breakfast Submitted By: OK In Health

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