Cardamom Quinoa Porridge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
• 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk, divided
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 sliced pear, divided
• 4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, divided

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring quinoa, 3/4 cup almond milk, water, vanilla, salt, and cardamom to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. For each serving, top 1/2 cup quinoa with 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 sliced pear, and 2 tablespoons almonds.