Description
A warm and comforting winter breakfast quinoa recipe featuring toasted quinoa cooked in creamy coconut milk and infused with warming spices. Topped with vibrant blood oranges, crunchy roasted pistachios, and jewel-like pomegranate arils for a burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Quinoa Base
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (plus more for drizzling, milk or cream works too)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (plus extra for topping)
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Pinch of allspice
- Kosher salt
Toppings
- 2 blood oranges, segmented
- ½ cup roasted pistachios
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Toast the Quinoa: Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa and stir continuously for a few minutes, allowing the quinoa to toast and develop a nutty aroma.
- Cook Quinoa in Spiced Coconut Milk: Pour in the canned coconut milk and water into the saucepan. Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice, and a generous pinch of kosher salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Simmer gently until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and use a fork to fluff the quinoa gently.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bowls: Spoon about ½ cup of the cooked quinoa into serving bowls. Drizzle with additional coconut milk, or your preferred milk or cream for added creaminess. Top each bowl with segmented blood oranges, roasted pistachios, and pomegranate arils. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for extra warmth and flavor.
- Serve or Store: This recipe yields 4 servings. Serve immediately for a warm breakfast or store any leftovers of the cooked quinoa and toppings separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can substitute other nuts or seeds for pistachios based on preference or availability.
- The blood oranges can be substituted with other citrus fruits like navel oranges or grapefruit when out of season.
- Adjust the spices to your liking, adding more cinnamon or nutmeg for a stronger flavor.
- Leftover cooked quinoa can be reheated gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of milk to rehydrate it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
