Of which 4.4 g sugars and 3 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights 38.9 g protein per serving
Allergens egg, milk, tree nuts
Protein quinoa rice pudding
All the creaminess of classic rice pudding, made with quinoa and lemon peel.
Ingredients
- 40 g (1½ oz) quinoa, uncooked (or oats or rice)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 g / 8½ oz)
- 1 egg (50 g / 1¾ oz)
- 60 g (2 oz) plain Greek yogurt
- 25 g (1 oz) protein powder (or sugar to taste)
- 1 strip lemon peel (2 g)
- ½ lemon, zest only (1 g)
- ground cinnamon, to taste
- 1 pinch salt (1 g)
Method
- In a saucepan, combine the quinoa with the almond milk, lemon peel and pinch of salt.
- Cook over low heat, stirring now and then, for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa is fully cooked and creamy.
The full method (5 steps), Rico's tip, the Thermomix® or similar version, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Desserts”. The English edition is coming soon.
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