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Cardamom and Caramelized Pear Amaranth Porridge
A warm, comforting porridge infused with fragrant cardamom and topped with caramelized pears, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients
Optional
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (optional)
- 1 cup amaranth
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2-2.5 cups milk or cream of choice (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup water (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice
- 1-2 large pears (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- pinch salt
Toppings of choice
Instructions
- In a pot, add butter if using, then toast amaranth with cardamom and salt until fragrant.
- Add milk, water, and sweetener; bring to a low boil, cover, and simmer until thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pears in maple syrup, brown sugar, and salt until caramelized.
- Serve warm porridge topped with pears and optional toppings like seeds, nuts, or additional fruits.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of milk or cream on top before serving.