Ingredients
- 1 cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha)
- 1 cup thick rolled oats
- 2 small apples, cored and chopped (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh or dried figs
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup chopped Brazil nuts
- Sweetener (maple syrup, molasses, brown rice syrup) (to taste)
- Milk (to taste)
Spiced Apple, Buckwheat, and Oat Porridge
Jennifer Brewer | Delicious Living- Serves: 6 people
- Calories per serving: 303
Staff Favorite, Veggie
Serves 6 / Buckwheat, oats, and apples contain loads of soluble fiber, which increases anti-inflammatory-protein production; and Brazil nuts provide selenium, a mineral that increases natural killer cells. Soaking grains overnight allows them to cook faster and imparts a creamier texture, but you can eliminate this step if necessary; just allow for increased cooking time. This makes a big pot, so gently reheat leftovers with milk for a quick and easy breakfast.
Immunity boosters:Buckwheat, oats, apples, Brazil nuts
Directions
- In separate bowls, soak buckwheat and oats in water overnight.
- Drain and rinse buckwheat. Combine buckwheat, apples, and figs in a saucepan with 4 cups water and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain oats. Add oats, cinnamon, and ginger to buckwheat mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until grains are tender. Season with salt. Sprinkle each serving with chopped Brazil nuts and season to taste with sweetener and milk.
PER SERVING: 303 cal, 9g fat (3g mono, 3g poly, 2g sat), 0mg chol, 8g protein, 53g carb, 9g fiber, 5mg sodium
