Steamed Teff Porridge with Cardamom and Honey

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A nourishing Ethiopian-style porridge made from teff flour, gently steamed and flavored with aromatic cardamom and natural honey for a wholesome breakfast. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, combines teff flour, water, ground cardamom into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Ethiopian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup teff flour and 3 cups water until smooth and free of lumps. Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, stirring to combine.
  2. Step 2: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the porridge steam gently for 15 minutes until thickened to a creamy consistency.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and, if desired, 1/2 cup milk to enrich the porridge. Heat through for 2 minutes more.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm in bowls, optionally garnished with a drizzle of extra honey or a sprinkle of ground cardamom for extra fragrance.

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