Coconut Quinoa

Coconut Quinoa
Coconut Quinoa
This recipe, with its double dose of coconut, is a quinoa game-changer.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Side High Fiber Coconut Quinoa Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Low Sugar Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk

Preparation Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is evaporated, 20–25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Per serving: 300 calories, 19 g fat, 4 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is evaporated, 20–25 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Per serving: 300 calories, 19 g fat, 4 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit