Quinoa Pudding Recipe

Name: Quinoa Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (6 oz), picked over; 6 cups water; 3 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh bread crumbs; 1/4 cup slivered almonds or coarsely ground walnuts, or a mixture; 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; Accompaniment: honey or miel de chancaca* (brown sugar syrup)

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa (6 oz), picked over
6 cups water
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup slivered almonds or coarsely ground walnuts, or a mixture
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Accompaniment: honey or miel de chancaca* (brown sugar syrup)

1
Wash quinoa in several changes of cold water in a bowl, rubbing grains between your palms, then drain well.
2
Bring quinoa and 6 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until grains are translucent, 13 to 15 minutes.
3
Drain well in a sieve.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl until just combined.
6
Stir in quinoa, bread crumbs, nuts, and currants and pour into a buttered 9-inch square metal baking pan.
7
Stir together cinnamon and remaining tablespoon sugar and sprinkle over top of pudding.
8
Bake in middle of oven until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
9
Serve warm or at room temperature.
10
Available at Latino markets.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa (6 oz), picked over, 6 cups water, 3 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quinoa Pudding

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