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Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal

Quinoa paired with steel-cut oats amlifies its hearty flavor. A little maple syrup brings out its sweet side. From: bonappetit.com SERVES 4

1/2 cup dried fruit (such as goji berries, cranberries, or barberries),
1/2 cup steel-cut oats,
1/2 cup well-rinsed quinoa,
1/4 cup raisins,
1 teaspoon kosher salt,
1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon,
1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom, and
4 cups water

Bring the above to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover and let sit off heat overnight. (Alternatively, bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grains are tender, 20-25 minutes.)

Before serving, reheat cereal in saucepan, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed, until warmed through, 5-8 minutes. Serve with milk, maple syrup, toasted shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), and toasted walnuts.

Customize it

The ratio of grains to water is the only part that's not ripe for riffs.

Fruits

Swap in chopped dried apricots for the dried fruit, or top with grated apple in fall, fresh peaches in summer.

Grains

Instead of quinoa, use semi-pearled barley for a chunkier texture.

Nuts and Seeds

Crunch is a must. Try sliced almonds or hemp seeds.