AUTUMN POWER PORRIDGE

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This rib-sticking porridge is made with oats and protein-rich quinoa. The additions of pumpkin, maple syrup, walnuts and dried cranberries make it a kid-friendly breakfast. -Jennifer Wickes, Pine Beach, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
3/4 cup steel-cut oats
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
Milk, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the water, oats, quinoa and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Stir in the pumpkin, pie spice and agave nectar. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed and grains are tender. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Serve with milk if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.