Start
your day with a bowl of Nutritious Green Bean, Lotus Seed, and Pumpkin Porridge—a
comforting, energy-boosting breakfast that's as practical as it is nourishing. This slow-cooker porridge is perfect for busy
mornings: prep the ingredients the night before and wake up to a warm,
ready-to-enjoy meal. For the best
texture and flavor, cook the green beans and lotus seeds in an Instant Pot
ahead of time. With the sweetness of
pumpkin, the heartiness of whole grains, and the soothing qualities of lotus
seeds, this dish offers both balance and bliss in every spoonful.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried lotus seeds
- 1/2 cup green mung beans (with shells)
- 2 cups pumpkin (peeled and chopped)
- 3/4 cup mixed grains (sticky rice, brown rice,
and quinoa)
- 1 tbsp fresh shredded ginger
- 6 cups water (or more, depending on your desired
thickness)
- Salt to taste
- (Optional) Sugar, if you prefer a sweeter version
Directions:
Step 1: Cooking
the Lotus Seeds & Mung Beans:
- Rinse lotus seeds and mung beans well.
- Please place them in an Instant Pot. Add enough water to cover the beans and
seeds.
- Pressure cook for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
Step 2: Preparing
the Grains & Pumpkin:
- Rinse the sticky rice, brown rice, and quinoa
thoroughly.
- In a slow cooker,
add the chopped pumpkin, rinsed grains, shredded ginger, and cooked mung
beans with their lotus seed broth.
- Add about 6 cups of cold water.
Step 3: Slow
Cooking Overnight:
- Set the slow cooker on low heat and
let it cook overnight.
Step 4: Finishing
and Seasoning:
- In the morning, stir in the cooked lotus seeds (reserve
them for texture).
- Add salt to taste.
- For a slightly sweet version, you can also stir
in a bit of sugar.
✨ Serving Tip: Serve warm
as a breakfast porridge. Add a splash of
coconut milk or a drizzle of honey for a twist!
A warm, wholesome breakfast made with nourishing grains, tender pumpkin,
and the natural sweetness of lotus seeds is the healthy way to start a day.
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