Coconut Quinoa
Ingredients
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cup water
- 2 cup quinoa
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse: Rinse quinoa until water runs clearer; drain well.
- Toast spices: Melt coconut oil in a pot over medium. Stir in ginger, turmeric, curry powder, and cardamom until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
- Toast quinoa (optional but typical): Add quinoa; stir 1-2 minutes.
- Simmer: Add coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- Rest: Off heat, leave covered 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 2084kcalCarbohydrates: 231gProtein: 56gFat: 110gSaturated Fat: 82gSodium: 2405mgPotassium: 2755mgFiber: 24gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 29mg
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