Apricot Quinoa Cereal

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa, washed and drained
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the water, apricot nectar, apricots, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a boil. Rinse the Quinoa according to the package instructions. Add the Quinoa to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Press the cottage cheese through a sieve into a small bowl. Stir in the maple syrup. Stir the mixture into the cereal. Serve warm. Serves 4.