Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – isn’t that what all those wise people say? Quinoa is packed with protein and lots of great nutrients, like magnesium, calcium, fiber, manganese and more – and it’s super easy to make! For days when you have lots to accomplish, try out this fabulous quinoa recipe – it will give you tonnes of energy, and lots of great nutrients too!
Strawberry & Walnut Quinoa
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup fresh or thawed frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Directions: After rinsing quinoa (and do this well to remove saponins), transfer to a saucepan. Stir in water and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Add strawberries and walnuts and serve with almond milk.
*Note: if you prefer other fruit/nuts, add them instead – or just to switch things up. You can serve quinoa this way in place of oatmeal; other extras might include: flax seeds, hemp hearts, apple, pear, blueberries, raspberries, banana, chia seeds, slivered almonds, maple syrup.
Enjoy!
Emma Levez Larocque is an author and photographer living on the west coast of Canada. She has been veg for 18 years, vegan for 3. Her passion is working to make veganism mainstream to promote a better, kinder world for all beings. 
