Spiced Teff Porridge

Spiced Teff Porridge

This recipe comes to us from Karen O’Donoghue from The Happy Tummy Co in Co. Mayo. Karen made this for us in our studio when she came to film with Rup... Read more This recipe comes to us from Karen O’Donoghue from The Happy Tummy Co in Co. Mayo. Karen made this for us in our studio when she came to film with Rupy. It uses half jumbo porridge oats and half teff grain to achieve a next-level porridge. Since trying this porridge, many of The Doctor’s Kitchen team have become teff converts. It not only achieves a creamier, more comforting texture, it is loaded with vitamins and minerals ie iron, protein. Be sure to soak it overnight, it not only makes the vitamins in the grains more bio-available, it guarantees a smooth texture. This recipe comes to us from Karen O’Donoghue from The Happy Tummy Co in Co. Mayo. Karen made this for us in our studio when she came to film with Rupy. It uses half jumbo porridge oats and half teff grain to achieve a next-level porridge. Since trying this porridge, many of The Doctor’s Kitchen team have become teff converts. It not only achieves a creamier, more comforting texture, it is loaded with vitamins and minerals ie iron, protein. Be sure to soak it overnight, it not only makes the vitamins in the grains more bio-available, it guarantees a smooth texture.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
6 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
1 day (but best eaten fresh)
Why is this healthy?
High
protein
High
fibre
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Gluten View all Milk, Dairy, Eggs, Cardamom, Star Anise, Grains, Oats, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 1
53g
teff grain
white
200ml
milk (dairy)
Swaps: milk (plantbased)
1
star anise
3
cardamom pods
ground
130ml
water
To serve
1 tbsp
butter
1
1 tsp
maple syrup
1
nori sheet
crushed
The Doctor's Kitchen
Why is this healthy?
High
protein
High
fibre
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

28g
Protein
697kcal
Calories
28g
Total Fat
86g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
11g
Fibre
447mg
Calcium
34%
 
9mg
Iron
50%
 
205mg
Magnesium
49%
 
925mg
Potassium
20%
 
177mg
Sodium
8%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
2.3mcg
Vitamin B12
96%
 
3.4mcg
Vitamin D
17%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin E
8%
 
51mcg
Vitamin B9
13%
 
251mcg
Vitamin A
28%
 
2mg
Vitamin C
2%
 
5.6mg
Zinc
51%
 
4mcg
Vitamin K
3%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.8mg
Vitamin B2
62%
 
2.9mg
Vitamin B3
18%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
749mg
Phosphorus
60%
 
Protein: 28g; Calories: 697kcal; Total Fat: 28g; Carbs: 86g; Sugars: 14g; Fibre: 11g; Calcium: 447mg (34%); Iron: 9mg (50%); Magnesium: 205mg (49%); Potassium: 925mg (20%); Sodium: 177mg (8%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 2.3mcg (96%); Vitamin D: 3.4mcg (17%); Vitamin E: 1.2mg (8%); Vitamin B9: 51mcg (13%); Vitamin A: 251mcg (28%); Vitamin C: 2mg (2%); Zinc: 5.6mg (51%); Vitamin K: 4mcg (3%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.8mg (62%); Vitamin B3: 2.9mg (18%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 749mg (60%)
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Notes

You can replace the toppings given here with your favourite, ie fruit and nut butter.

Why is this healthy?
High
protein
High
fibre
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Gluten View all Milk, Dairy, Eggs, Cardamom, Star Anise, Grains, Oats, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 1
53g
teff grain
white
200ml
milk (dairy)
Swaps: milk (plantbased)
1
star anise
3
cardamom pods
ground
130ml
water
To serve
1 tbsp
butter
1
1 tsp
maple syrup
1
nori sheet
crushed
The Doctor's Kitchen

Ingredients

Serves 1
53g
teff grain
white
200ml
milk (dairy)
Swaps: milk (plantbased)
1
star anise
3
cardamom pods
ground
130ml
water
To serve
1 tbsp
butter
1
1 tsp
maple syrup
1
nori sheet
crushed

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the oats, teff grain, milk, star anise and cardamom into a saucepan. Stir to combine, cover and leave to soak overnight.

3

The following morning, add the water and place the pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, for 6 minutes, until smooth and creamy.

4

Place the pan over the heat and add the olive oil. Crack the egg into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the white is set and the yolk is still loose.

5

Drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with nori flakes and serve.

Notes

You can replace the toppings given here with your favourite, ie fruit and nut butter.

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User comments (7)

Alison 2 months ago

Really tasty, I don't eat eggs so omitted that and added British blackberries. Will definitely do again with a tweak to potion size as there was too much for me.

Marion 3 months ago

Surprisingly tasty and very filling. Personally I don’t think it needs an egg

julie 6 months ago

Lovely subtle flavour and texture. Used brown teff grains, pinhead oats and a bit of oat bran. Tried the fried egg & maple syrup but not for me. Been eating it with mixed berries, seeds and nut toppings, yum

Katherine 7 months ago

I wasn’t a fan of the floury texture of the porridge.

M 10 months ago

This is delicious! So interesting and different from other porridges. Teff is a new ingredient to me, and I’ve enjoyed all the teff recipes at your website. Thanks!

Beth 1 year ago

Very good. I added tumeric and mixed spice. Topping with banana and blueberries

Natasha 1 year ago

Slightly less water

Recipe by Dr Rupy Aujla and in the categories: Bowl Food, Quick Breakfasts, Breakfast
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