Apricot compote porridge

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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75g dried apricots, chopped

⅔ cup fresh orange juice

1 cinnamon stick

2 cardamom pods, bruised

1 quantity Quick porridgeoatmeal, cookedX

2 tablespoons chopped pistachio kernels

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Instructions

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1 Combine apricots, orange juice, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods in a saucepan. Simmer over a low-medium heat for 5 minutes or until syrupy and apricots are plump.

2 Top each porridge serve with one-quarter of the apricot compote and 2 teaspoons pistachios.

Variations

Make it dairy free: Don’t use milk to make Quick porridge.

Try serving your porridge with these other delicious, healthy toppings!

Winter fruit medley
Brown sugar nut clusters
Sunflower and linseed mix

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 189 cal

Kilojoules 790 kJ

Protein 6 g

Total fat 4 g

Saturated fat 0 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 13 g

Dietary fibre 5 g

Sodium 60 mg

Calcium 60 mg

Iron 3.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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