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A coconut quinoa bowl with carrots and a dipping sauce.
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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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut quinoa
Servings: 4
Author: Lee Funke

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.

Notes

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

Nutrition

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