Apricot Quinoa Cereal

1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup quinoa

1 cup apricot nectar

1/2 cup millet

1 cup chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp ground mace

In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the water, apricot nectar, apricots, cinnamon, and mace to a boil. Rinse the Quinoa according to the package instructions. Add the Quinoa and millet 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.