Coconut Lime Quinoa w/ Cilantro
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American
Coconut Lime Quinoa w/ Cilantro
Description
This recipe for Coconut Lime Quinoa w/ Cilantro uses rinsed quinoa cooked with both coconut milk and water, providing a creamy, nutty base with a slight sweetness. Sea salt adds seasoning, while fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro stirred in after cooking introduce brightness and herbal freshness that lifts the dish. Cooking quinoa while stirring toward the end helps prevent sticking and ensures even texture.
The final dish is lightly creamy from the coconut milk and delicately zesty from lime, serving well as a side to grilled or roasted foods or as part of a bowl meal. The cilantro contributes an aromatic quality that complements the coconuty flavor.
Notes suggest using lite coconut milk for lower fat content, though full fat can be substituted for richness. If cilantro is not preferred, alternatives like fresh parsley, dill, or mint can be used. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to three days.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quinoa rinsed & drained
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 400 milliliter coconut milk or full fat if preferred, lite
- ½ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 lime juiced
- sriracha for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- To a medium saucepan, add the quinoa, water, salt and coconut milk, and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Stir often towards the end of cooking to prevent sticking.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Using lite coconut milk reduces fat, but full fat coconut milk can add richness if preferred.
- Substitute cilantro with fresh parsley, dill, or mint when desired.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240cal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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