Hot and Sweet Quinoa Cereal

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk or plain soy beverage
1 cup water
1 cup quinoa
2 cups fresh blackberries
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans
4 tsp agave

DIRECTIONS

Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

While the quinoa is cooking, roast the chopped pecans in a 350 degree Fahrenheit toaster oven for 5 to 6 minutes or in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Set aside.

When most of the liquid has been absorbed, turn off the heat under the quinoa and leave covered. Let stand for 5 minutes, then stir in the blackberries and cinnamon. To serve, transfer to four individual bowls and top with pecans and a drizzle of agave (about 1 teaspoon per bowl).

Serves 4.