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Pleasant Porridge with Date Puree and Pistachios

What could be better than a delicious bowl of hot porridge on a cold winter morning? Just like Goldilocks, you’ll find this porridge is just right!
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 2033.48 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 cup(s) fresh dates
  • 2 cup(s) rolled oats
  • 2 cup(s) low fat milk
  • 1/16 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 cup(s) shelled, unsalted pistachio nuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

 

  • First make the date puree.
  • Halve dates and remove stones and stems.
  • Cover dates with boiling water and leave to soak for about 30 minutes, until softened.
  • Strain, reserving 6 tbsp of soaking water.
  • Remove skins from dates and place them in a food processor with the reserved soaking water.
  • Process to a smooth puree.
  • Place the oats in a saucepan with milk, 1 1/4 cups water and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until cooked and creamy, stirring frequently.
  • Serve the porridge in warm serving bowls, topped with a spoonful of date puree and sprinkled with chopped pistachio nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 2033.48kcalCarbohydrates: 377.29gProtein: 61.6gFat: 44.01gSaturated Fat: 8.74gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 451.84mgFiber: 46.04gSugar: 222.95g

Keyword Heart Healthy, High Fiber, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium
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