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Teff porridge

Easy, gluten-free Teff porridge breakfast meal, drizzled with cream, and syrup and topped with almonds and cherries.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: African
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Keyword: acha porridge, How to cook teff porridge, How to make teff porridge, Teff porridge
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1009kcal
Cost: £4.94

Ingredients

  • 1 cup teff
  • 1 litre water
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup almonds chopped
  • ¼ cup cherries
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Instructions

  • Start by rinsing the teff under cold water to remove any impurities. Drain well.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  • Add the rinsed teff and salt to the boiling water, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
  • Allow the teff to simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches a thick and creamy consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Once the teff is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and Stir in the almond milk and maple syrup, adjusting the sweetness to your liking.
  • Transfer the teff porridge to serving bowls and top with chopped almonds and cherries. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

ESTIMATED COST:
To make this teff porridge recipe is roughly £5 or under (this will vary depending on where you live)
Estimated cost per ingredient: 
  • 1 cup teff: £2.50
  • 1 litre of water: £0.00
  • ⅛ tsp salt: £0.01
  • ½ cup almond milk: £0.50
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup: £0.20
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds: £0.75
  • ¼ cup cherries: £1.00
= Total Cost: £4.94 
CONSISTENCY
Stir the porridge regularly while it's cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. If you find that the porridge is too thick, you can add more water to achieve your desired consistency.
SERVING
Double the ingredients by using the 2x or 3x toggle on the ingredients section of the recipe to make it for more than 3 people. 
GLUTEN-FREE?
Yes, this teff porridge is a perfect gluten-free breakfast option 
STORAGE –  HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP?
Once the porridge had cooled down, transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for 3-4 days!  
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Nutrition

Calories: 1009kcal | Carbohydrates: 168g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1401mg | Potassium: 1208mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 651mg | Iron: 16mg