Hot Teff Cereal with Figs

April 18, 2021

Ingredients

1 cup whole grain Teff

3 cups water

1 tablespoon butter

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¾ cup dried figs, chopped or other dried fruit

¼ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons honey* or sugar

½ cup walnuts or other nuts, chopped (optional)

1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water

2.Whisk together Teff, water, butter, spices and dried fruit in a large saucepan over high heat.

3.Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.

4.Continue cooking, whisking often to prevent lumps from forming, about 15 minutes.

5.Stir in salt, honey, and walnuts.

6.Serve immediately. Enjoy!

*Honey should not be fed to infants less than one year of age

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Serving Size1 cup

Calories416

Sodium156mg

Iron5mg

Protein10g

Cholesterol8mg

Sugar28g

Total Fat14g

Saturated Fat3g

Folate17mcg

Calcium149mg

Percent calories from fat30%

Total Carbohydrates68g

Dietary Fiber8g