February is one of those drag months that buffers an upcoming, more exciting month. With the holiday celebrations finally ended, and most new year’s resolutions forgotten, February is like the last few sniffles before the end of a cold. It’s when the prospect of snow and mittens no longer seems fun, and the anticipation for warmer weather and sun feels almost unbearable. So while I’m shivering in my unheated dorm room, dreary of the prospect of walking around campus in windy 30 degree weather (though I shouldn’t be complaining considering the snowstorm raging on the east coast-holla’ my favorite kids in 212!), I made a bowl of cereal to snuggle with.
Cinnamon Quinoa (Adapted from NaturallyElla)
1/2 cup quinoa rinsed
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Sucanat to sweeten
1/4 cup pecans
blueberries, optional
In a saucepan, combine quinoa, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until most of the moisture has been absorbed.
Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Taste and add enough sucanat to sweeten to your liking.
