Breakfast for 4
Multigrain Porridge
$2.08for 435 minServes 4
Steel-cut oats, farro, and amaranth simmer in salted water before being finished with milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Oats, 1.5 oz$0.10/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
 | Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.08 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetBreakfastsWinter
Typical price
$0.52 per serving$2.08 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup farro
- 1/2 cup amaranth
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tbsp real maple syrup (optional)
Steps
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in the oats, farro, and amaranth.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the milk and cinnamon and cook for 3 minutes.
- Sweeten with maple syrup if using, then serve hot.
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