Ingredients
Roasted pear
1 pear
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon honey
Amaranth porridge
½ cups uncooked amaranth
½ cups water
1 cup milk
pinch of salt
flakey sea salt to finish
fruity extra virgin olive oil to finish
Crème fraîche
bumble & butter rosemary granola
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚.
Rinse and drain amaranth. Combine with milk, water, and salt. Bring amaranth to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes with a lid on until the amaranth is soft. Add a bit more milk to thin the texture out if desired.
Slice or dice the pear. Toss with the honey and spices. Roast for 15 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
Serve amaranth porridge in a bowl with roasted pear, a dollop of creme fraiche, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkling of rosemary granola and flaky sea salt.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Amaranth is an ancient grain powerhouse packed with complete protein, fiber, and essential minerals like iron and magnesium, making it a superior porridge base compared to oats.
- Fresh grated ginger adds bright, warming heat and brings natural anti-inflammatory benefits that complement the sweetness of honey-roasted pear.
- Fruity extra virgin olive oil as a finishing drizzle might sound unexpected, but it adds a silky richness and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that elevate the whole dish.
- Flaky sea salt sprinkled at the end heightens every flavor in the bowl, balancing the sweetness of the pear and honey for a more complex finish.
- Crème fraîche provides a cool, tangy contrast to the warm spiced porridge and adds a luxurious creaminess without being overly heavy.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Amaranth contains all nine essential amino acids, making it one of the few plant-based complete proteins — ideal for vegetarians and vegans seeking quality protein at breakfast.
- One serving provides a meaningful amount of iron and magnesium from the amaranth, supporting energy metabolism and muscle function throughout the day.
- The natural sugars from honey and pear are balanced by fiber from the amaranth and fruit, helping to moderate blood sugar spikes compared to refined-sugar alternatives.
- Olive oil contributes heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fat-soluble vitamins that help your body absorb the nutrients in the rest of the bowl more efficiently.
- Milk adds calcium and vitamin D to this recipe, supporting bone health and making this porridge a more nutritionally complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories210
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat7 g72 g9.72%
- Saturated Fat2.5 g20 g12.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat3 g
- Cholesterol12 mg300 mg4%
- Sodium140 mg2300 mg6.09%
- Total Carbohydrate31 g275 g11.27%
- Dietary Fiber3 g28 g10.71%
- Total Sugars10 g
- Added Sugars3 g50 g6%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein6 g50 g12%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)25 mcg20 mcg125%
- Calcium110 mg1300 mg8.46%
- Iron2.5 mg18 mg13.89%
- Potassium280 mg4700 mg5.96%
- Vitamin A90 mcg900 mcg10%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)3 mg90 mg3.33%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1 mg15 mg6.67%
- Vitamin K4 mcg120 mcg3.33%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1 mg1.2 mg8.33%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.12 mg1.3 mg9.23%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.6 mg16 mg3.75%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.08 mg1.7 mg4.71%
- Folate18 mcg400 mcg4.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.3 mcg2.4 mcg12.5%
- Biotin2 mcg30 mcg6.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.4 mg5 mg8%
- Choline22 mg550 mg4%
- Phosphorus145 mg1250 mg11.6%
- Iodine12 mcg150 mcg8%
- Magnesium55 mg420 mg13.1%
- Zinc1 mg11 mg9.09%
- Selenium4 mcg55 mcg7.27%
- Copper0.18 mg0.9 mg20%
- Manganese0.9 mg2.3 mg39.13%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum8 mcg45 mcg17.78%
- Chloride95 mg2300 mg4.13%
