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Backpacker Magazine – September 2011
Recipe: Fruit and Nut Quinoa
Gourmet breakfast served in your sleeping bag
Fruit and Nut Quinoa (Justin Bailie)
INGREDIENTS
1⁄4 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon dried milk
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1⁄4 cup chopped pecans
1⁄4 cup dried cranberries
1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cashew butter
AT HOME
Rinse quinoa well and air dry thoroughly. Reserve a few cranberries and place remaining dried ingredients (quinoa, milk, flax meal, pecans, cranberries, cinnamon, and sugar) in a zip-top bag. Put cashew butter into a squeeze tube or spillproof container.
IN CAMP
Combine dry ingredients with one cup water and mix together in a cooking pot. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water is absorbed. The center of the quinoa should still be somewhat white. Take off heat and stir in cashew butter. Let sit for five minutes. Sprinkle with extra cranberries.
Prep time 10 min
Cook time 25 min
Price $1.66 per serving
Weight 4 oz. per serving
Serves 1
Calories 681*
Fat 35 g
Carbs 81.5 g
Protein 13 g
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READERS COMMENTS
or you could use quinoa flakes... they cook really fast
681 calories is not that much. Burn it off just thinking about a multi day hike. This sounds delicious, might have to try on next overnighter with the kids. How much would I have to increase cooking time for 6-8 servings?
This looks good! However, I would try one change to make it cook up faster in the morning and save on fuel. If you have time, cook up the quinoa at home and dehydrate it. Package up the required amount for a breakfast with everything as directed above, add hot water in camp, and use a pot cozy to finish rehydrating the meal. It will be ready in about 10 - 15 minutes (I would have to experiment to know for sure).
Or... better yet for speed and saving fuel, prepare the quinoa at home (I make it in our rice maker) and dehydrate until crispy. Then, when you are on trail heat a 1:1 ratio of water to quinoa and cook for 2 -3 minutes. Insta-breakfast and save that extra fuel for coffee!
Didn't have a clue what quinoa was, can't get here, but substitue your favorite granola. You can cut the cooktime down greatly and still have a wondeful hot breakfast with the same ingredients. Probably have easier cleanup by heating water and just pouring over mix in a cup.
681 calories per serving? That seems like a lot. How many servings?
Oh, I've got to try this!
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