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A coconut quinoa bowl with carrots and a dipping sauce.
4.17 from 6 votes

Easy Coconut Quinoa

Whip up this slightly sweet and creamy coconut quinoa to serve next to your favorite stir fry or bowl.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Fat 21
Carbs 33
Protein 8
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 15 oz. canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or more, to taste

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a medium size pot.
  • Bring to a rolling boil over medium/high heat.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for around 20 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed and the quinoa has fully cooked.

Tips & Notes

  • Nutrition Information includes full-fat coconut milk
  • This recipe was updated on March 6, 2020.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g