PUMPKIN FONIO WITH SPICED PECANS

MAKING THE FONIO

First, boil some water. Fonio requires 6 cups of water for each cup of dry fonio.  If you prefer to add almond milk, please feel free to do so. I’ve used milk in the past it will still allow you to appreciate the subtle nutty flavor and render a pleasing taste that will pair well with any stir in you choose.

Next, now that your water is boiling, pour in your fonio stirring consistently throughout.  This will prevent clumping as it goes through the water. Continue to stir nonstop for 3 minutes before adding in your pumpkin.

Stir and mash in the pumpkin. Continue stirring, lower heat to a simmer, partially cover for two minutes allowing the steam to escape. At the 5 minute mark add in your pumpkin spice and maple syrup while stirring.  You can also add in a pat or two of Earth balance butter.

That’s it, fonio complete. Remove pot from the heat you’re ready to serve and top with spiced pecans that should be done at this point.

                …AND HERE’S HOW TO MAKE SPICED PECANS

First, add pecan halves to butter. Allow pecans to rest for 5 minutes. Stir in coconut sugar and pumpkin spice into the mixture. Mix well. Pour mixture on a foil-covered sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. If you’re going for a dark and toasted appearance cook for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven allow to cool. What you experience beyond this point is where the magic happens.

So, what can you expect from this BIG OLE BOWL OF LOVE? Let’s just say, one spoonful of this thick, creamy, pumpkin spice-laden dream will have your taste buds prancing into fall. You’ll think twice before reaching for an inferior grain again. Yes, that’s a definitive statement, the proof is in the bowl. 

If you’re into hot breakfast cereals try this teff porridge it’s absolutely fancy.

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HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN FONIO with SPICED PECANS

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Pumpkin Fonio with Spiced Pecans

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

22 mins

Total time

27 mins

 

Author: Taste of Yummy

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Fonio
• 1 Cup of Fonio
• 1 Can of Organic Pumpkin
• 6 Cups of Spring Water
• ½ cup of Maple Syrup
• ½ Teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
• Spiced Pecans
• ½ Cup of Vegan Butter
• 1½ Cup of Pecan Halves
• 4 Tablespoons Coconut Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon of Pumpkin Spice

Instructions

1. Spiced Pecans
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Melt butter in saucepan.
4. Add pecan halves to butter. Allow pecans to rest for 5 minutes.
5. Add Coconut sugar and pumpkin spice to the mixture. Mix well.
6. Pour mixture on to foil-covered sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
7. Remove from oven allow to cool. Set aside.
8. Fonio
9. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
10. Add Fonio, reduce to a simmer stir in pumpkin, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice, stir for 7 minutes.
11. Pour into bowl, sprinkle with spiced pecans. Add maple syrup to taste if necessary.
12. Other Toppings
13. Yogurt
14. Cooked fruit
15. Fresh Raw fruit
16. Granola
17. Toppings are endless. Enjoy!

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