Serves: 2  | Serving Size: about 1 3/4 cups

INGREDIENTS      
1 cup quinoa
2 cups 1% milk
1 large egg white
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, unpacked
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 dashes ground cloves
Unsweetened coconut flakes and/or nuts for topping (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Bring milk to a full simmer in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, return to a simmer and reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover, leaving a tiny crack for steam to escape, and simmer until about two-thirds of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in egg white, brown sugar, vanilla and spices. Return pan to stove, covering again with a tiny crack for steam to escape, and continue to cook on low until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.

If desired, serve with additional milk and garnish with coconut flakes, nuts and/or additional brown sugar.