Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, almond milk and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until quinoa is very tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.
- Meanwhile, whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, 2 tbsp water and vanilla until smooth. Stir in honey.
- Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with raspberries and figs. Sprinkle with pistachios and sesame seeds. Drizzle with tahini sauce, if desired.
Hearty Breakfast Bowls
These breakfast bowls are the perfect way to get your day started with something delicious and protein-packed. Using RiceSelect® White Quinoa, instead of traditional porridge, you’ve got 6g of protein, 5g of fiber, 29mg of calcium, 2mg of iron, and 20mg of potassium in every serving. To us, that’s an incredible base for an energizing breakfast bowl.
And, by swapping in almond milk for water, the cooked quinoa obtains a rich and creamy texture that pairs perfectly with all kinds of tasty add-ins.
Another great aspect of this morning meal is its versatility, serve as an elegant breakfast or brunch recipe idea, an afternoon pick-me-up snack, or a recipe idea for weekly meal prep. If you’d like to prepare this meal in advance to organize weekly meals, simply batch cook your quinoa at one time and keep separate from your toppings until ready to enjoy.
Topping Suggestions
Once your sweet tahini dressing is prepared, the options for toppings and final garnishes are endless. Start with figs, raspberries, pistachios and sesame seeds. Then, experiment with other seasonal fruits, nuts and seeds such as banana, mango, kiwi, blueberries, strawberries, dates or walnuts, almonds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and much more. Serve up a bit of spontaneous brilliance by giving yourself permission to get creative with your breakfast or snack.
If you plan to take this bowl as a meal prep breakfast throughout the week, let your taste buds experience something new each day by swapping in a variety of fruits, nuts and seeds.
Find more ideas to enhance your meals with our cooking tips for home chefs in the blog section! Find all kinds of recipe ideas for any meal of the day from indulgent breakfast options all the way to vegetarian pearl couscous recipes or a Greek orzo salad.
Other Meal Suggestion
For something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, why not try a risotto using RiceSelect®'s How to Cook Arborio Rice.
