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If you\u2019ve been following us for a while, you know we love a good batched breakfast. Something we can cook up in the Instant Pot once or twice a week that makes mornings easy and nourishing has Team Dirty written all<\/em> over it. This Gluten-Free Porridge<\/strong> is a Molly Patrick original\u2014her secret ingredient might surprise you! She also shares her tips for an easy morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve rhapsodized more than once about how simple and satisfying it is to dish up some porridge straight from the fridge, top it with fresh fruit, nuts, and non-dairy milk and nosh your way to a great morning. We now proudly bring you Gluten-Free Porridge<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This latest addition to our Porridge Hall of Fame (it was only a matter of time) is going to level up your porridge game. It\u2019s nutritious, delicious, easy to have on hand for busy mornings, and deeply satisfying. Molly created this recipe because she was tired of getting hungry again not long after starting her day with steel cut oats. So, she got to work, seriously upped the nutritional diversity, and created something amazing. Ready to know what makes this plant based porridge so special? Let\u2019s dive in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s inside our Gluten-Free Porridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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At first glance, you might be thinking, \u201cWait, is that kale\u2026in porridge?\u201d Or, \u201cI\u2019ve never considered eating lentils for breakfast.\u201d But hear us out and #TrustTeamDirty. Have we ever led you astray? Our Gluten-Free Porridge<\/strong> is more than the sum of its parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Millet:<\/strong> this cereal grain boasts high protein, fiber, and antioxidants. It helps keep you full longer while fueling your body with nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buckwheat:<\/strong> this pseudocereal (not technically a cereal grain but often used like one) is high in carbs but low on the glycemic index, so it gives you energy without spiking your blood sugar. It\u2019s also much higher in mineral content than many cereal grains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black lentils:<\/strong> also known as beluga lentils. This seemingly strange addition is key to both the flavor and the heartiness of the porridge. Black lentils have a rich, earthy flavor and are high in protein like most legumes. That extra protein assists in keeping us satiated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steel cut oats:<\/strong> the less processed cousin of more ubiquitous rolled oats, steel cut oats are a great source of fiber. They\u2019re also low on the glycemic index and have been shown to have positive impacts on cholesterol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kale:<\/strong> we don\u2019t have to tell you that kale is a nutritional powerhouse. Its somewhat unorthodox use here adds all the vitamin, mineral, and phytochemical goodness of dark leafy greens while being hearty enough to deliver on flavor and texture after cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dried fruit:<\/strong> adding dried fruit before cooking is a stroke of genius (if we do say so ourselves). The fruit rehydrates while cooking and adds subtle but bright pops of sweetness to every other bite. Plus, rotating what kind of dried fruit you use ups the ante even more<\/em> on nutrient diversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toppings:<\/strong> we highly recommend adding a variety of fresh fruits, nuts (toasted or not), and non-dairy milk of your choice. This is a great way to keep it fresh and play with textures. Molly\u2019s favorite combo is raspberries, pears, raisins, and chopped walnuts and she always tops her porridge with unsweetened soy milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making Gluten-Free Porridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting this all-star on your breakfast table is super easy. You can make it in the Instant Pot or on your stove top (or your rice cooker\u2014keep reading for that hack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, soak your grains and lentils overnight so they\u2019re easy to cook to perfection<\/strong>. Place them all in the same bowl, cover with about two inches of water and soak for at least eight hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After soaking, drain your grains and lentils, discard the soaking water, and rinse in a fine-mesh strainer. Sometimes lentils have sand or debris. No biggie, if you see some pick it out and toss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n