Warm & Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa

We know, we know. It's American Heart Month. But, we bet you didn't know that February is also Hot Breakfast Month! While oatmeal is awesome for lowering your lipids, try this deliciously different recipe using quinoa (pronounced kee-nowah).Ingredients:1 cup skim or 1% milk1 cup water1 cup red or buff quinoa1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon1/4 cup dried cranberries, raisins, currants or other fruit1/4 cup chopped pecans, almonds or walnuts2 tsp. honeyDirections:

Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for ~ 15 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off the heat and let quinoa stand for ~5 minutes.Stir in dried fruit, cinnamon and honey. Top with chopped nuts. Enjoy!Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Information per serving: 229 calories, 7 grams fat, .7 grams saturated fat, 8.4 grams protein, 33 grams carbohydrate, 4 grams fiber, 1 mg cholesterol, 30 mg sodium