Apricot Quinoa Cereal

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1/2 cup millet
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground mace

Directions:

In a 2 quart saucepan, bring the water, apricot nectar, apricots, cinnamon, and mace to a boil. Rinse the Quinoa according to the package instructions. Add the quinoa and millet to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Press the cottage cheese through a sieve into a small bowl. Stir in the maple syrup. Stir the mixture into the cereal. Serve warm.

Serves 4

Nutrients per Serving
Calories: 322
Protein: 8.8 g
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Fat: 2.7 g
Fiber: 6.3 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Potassium: 650 mg
Phosphorus: 216 mg