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Coconut Quinoa

11/11/14 10 Comments

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Coconut Quinoa

The taste of quinoa is nutty, earthy and delicious. It pairs well with flavors like dried cranberries, walnuts, sweet potatoes and acorn squash, just to name a few. Coconut quinoa pairs well with grilled fish or chicken breast, as well as with shrimp. It’s the perfect side dish or served as a light lunch.

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What is Quinoa?

Quinoa [KEEN-wah] Although quinoa is new to the American market, it has been a staple in South American cuisine for a very long time. Called “the mother grain” and hailed as the “supergrain of the future, “Quinoa” contains more protein than any other grain. It’s considered a complete protein because it contains all eight essential amino acids. Quinoa is also higher in unsaturated fats, lower in carbohydrates than most grains and provides a rich and balanced source of vital nutrients.

Delicate Flavor

Tiny and bead-shaped, the ivory colored quinoa cooks like rice but takes half the time to cook as regular rice, and expands to four times its original volume. Its flavor is delicate, almost bland, and is compared to couscous. Quinoa can be used in any way suitable for rice.  As part of a main dish, a side dish, in soups, in salads, in puddings and even in breads and cookies. It’s available packaged as a grain, in several forms of pasta and ground into flour. Quinoa can be purchased in natural food stores and supermarkets.

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Coconut Quinoa
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
 

A delicious side dish!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: All-American
Keyword: coconut, coconut milk, quinoa
Servings: 4
: 265 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • roasted coconut chips, garnish
Directions
  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add quinoa and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add coconut milk, salt and 1 1/2 cups water, stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Let sit 10 minutes, fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Quinoa
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 265 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 585mg25%
Potassium 359mg10%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Recipe adapted from: Bon Appetit
Roasted coconut chips: Trader Joe’s

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Comments

  1. Miz Helen says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Hi Lynn,
    This looks like a delicious dish. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    • LNLVNDR says

      November 17, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      Hi Miz Helen, Thanks for stopping by today and I'll see you at the end of the week. Lynn

      Reply
  2. Kimberly Lewis says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Hello cute lady! This looks so good. Pinned. We really appreciate you taking the time to stop by our party. It wouldn’t be a party without you. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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    • LNLVNDR says

      November 17, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      Hi Kimberly, See you there tonight~ Thanks for stopping Lynn

      Reply
  3. Sinea Pies says

    November 15, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Lynne, this looking soooo good — I know I'd like it. Must be that many others know it too. Your recipe was one of the most viewed on last week's party. You're featured this week — our 100th Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! I am expecting a big turnout. 🙂

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    • LNLVNDR says

      November 17, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks and I'll see you there:) Lynn

      Reply
  4. Bev Feldman says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I agree, on its own quinoa can be a little bland, but mixed with the right ingredients it makes a delicious side or entire meal. I am a huge fan of coconut, so this looks delicious. Will have to try it! Stopping by from the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.

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    • LNLVNDR says

      November 13, 2014 at 1:01 am

      Hi Bev, Thanks for stopping by and if you like coconut you'll like this recipe! I would also like to add some quinoa to steel-cut oats…..make overnight crock pot oatmeal……Lynn

      Reply
  5. Christie Selken says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:20 am

    I've recently started eating quinoa, and really love it. I can't wait to try this recipe!

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    • LNLVNDR says

      November 12, 2014 at 4:21 am

      This recipe was a great "first" recipe for me to make. Easy, fast and very delicious~ Plus I love coconut anything~ Lynn

      Reply

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