Coconut Quinoa w/ Lime Zest
Just 3 ingredients and insanely easy prep (use your rice cooker or Instant Pot) make this delicious coconut quinoa with lime zest recipe a go-to side dish or breakfast option… Total winner!
Servings: servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed if necessary
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 small lime, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Check the quinoa package to see if your quinoa needs rinsed. If it does, pour 1 cup of quinoa into a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- Place quinoa, canned coconut milk, water, and salt into the rice cooker.
- Select the quick cook setting on your rice cooker, and then press the start button to start the cooking process. For a standard rice cooker without all of the bells and whistles, one cooking cycle should be enough to do it.
- The rice cooker will beep after about 30 minutes to indicate that it's done cooking. Let the quinoa set for about 4-5 minutes after it's done cooking, and then fluff it with a fork.
- Stir in the zest and juice of one small lime, and season with additional salt to taste. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 6 months.
Substitution suggestions:
• Canned coconut milk » omit the water in the recipe and add 2 cups of coconut milk beverage or coconut water.
Other tips and suggestions:
• Instant Pot coconut quinoa » Using the Pressure Cook setting, cook at high pressure for 1 minute. When the pork is done cooking, press the Keep Warm/Cancel button to turn off the cooker. Allow the pressure to release naturally (NPR) for 10 minutes, then use the pressure valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
• Stovetop coconut quinoa » Bring the mixture to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Let the quinoa set for about 4-5 minutes after it's done cooking.
• Seasoning » If your coconut lime quinoa seems bland, it's because you haven't seasoned it enough. Season to taste after cooking with additional salt and lime juice until you're satisfied with the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 149.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.4g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 12.5g | Saturated Fat: 10.4g | Sodium: 106mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g
