Hot Millet Amaranth Cereal

Here's a great way to start your day and add variety to your diet. Both millet and amaranth are relatively quick and easy to cook - so long as you keep the temperature low, they don't need to be stirred. Use a sweetener of your choice and add dried fruit and nuts as you please.

Makes 6 servings

2 1/2 cups (625 mL) water
1/2 cup (125 mL) millet, toasted (see Tip, below)
1/2 cup (125 mL) amaranth
Honey, maple syrup or raw cane sugar
Milk or non-dairy alternative
Dried cranberries, cherries or raisins, optional
Toasted chopped nuts, optional

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add millet and amaranth in a steady stream, stirring constantly. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Serve hot, sweetened to taste and with milk or non-dairy alternative. Sprinkle with cranberries and nuts, if using.

Tip
For best results, toast the millet and amaranth before cooking. Stir the grains in a dry skillet over medium heat until they crackle and release their aroma, about 5 minutes.