Chilly weather means time to get that pot on for porridge. The chia adds extra texture, while the poached pears transforms the dish into something special.
Poached pears
| 4 | Pears, peeled (Main) |
| ½ cup | Sugar |
| ½ | Lemons, juice only |
| 1 pot | Water |
Porridge
| 1 cup | Rolled oats (Main) |
| ½ cup | Black chia seeds (Main) |
| 1 cup | Milk |
| 1 cup | Water |
| ¼ tsp | Salt |
To serve
| 1 cup | Frozen berries |
| 2 Tbsp | Sugar |
Directions
1. Firstly poach the pears. Place them into a large pot with the sugar, lemon and cover with water. Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes until a skewer will insert easily. Remove and cool completely in the liquid.
2. Place the berries and sugar in a small pot. Cook for 5 minutes or until the berries are completely soft. Push through a sieve, discarding the pips.
3. For the porridge place the oats, chia seeds, milk, water and salt into a pot, bringing to a simmer. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring until thickened and creamy. Add a little extra water if needed.
4. Serve hot with chopped pears and a drizzle of fruit puree.
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