Madge's Morning Posh Nosh!

The world is like a mirror -  Smile, and your friends smile back. - Japanese Zen Saying 

I love texture - So my breakfast cereal has to pack a punch with each spoonful! 
This cereal features nicely simmered Quinoa (Keen-wa), flaxmeal, almonds, sunflower seeds, raisins and blueberries.  And, of course, I add my own Indian cuisine-like flare.  The result is a nice blend of creamy crunchiness with a touch of warming spices and sweetness. Recreate this meal with your own flare - see my recipe below and enjoy!

Pictures by Margaret Lindgren

Ingredients: 

• 2.5 cups water
  
• 1 cup Quinoa
  
• 1/4 cups flax meal
  
• Handful  (.5 cup of almonds)
  
• 2 TBSP (or more) of sunflower seeds
  
• 1/4 cup (more or less) of dried raisins and dried blueberries (preferably your own dried fruits)
  
• 1/4 tsp tumeric
  
• 1/4 cinnamon
  
• 1/4 ground cardamom
  
• dash each ground nutmeg & black pepper & pinch salt
  

NOTE:  I so wing it when it comes to adding spices - so add what works for you.  

Directions: 

• Pulse nuts in food processor or chop into manageable bits to eat
  
• Bring water to a boil on stove
  
• Once water has boiled add all ingredients to water and cover
  
• Turn to low-ish & simmer covered for approx. 12 minutes or until water is absorbed -  being sure to stir every couple of minutes near the end so things don't stick
  
• Once water is absorbed, pull off the stove and let sit covered for 10 minutes
  
• Fluff and put into bowls
  
• Add almond milk, soy creamer or milk & a swirl of maple syrup or honey (I like to add my own homemade almond milk - so yummy)

Enjoy and eat with gratitude in your heart!