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Thai-style Savory Coconut Quinoa

Name: Thai-style Savory Coconut Quinoa
Prep time: 15
Cook time: 40

(18 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)

15 min prep

6 servings

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14 ingredients

Quinoa may be from South America, but this Thai-Style Savory Coconut Quinoa certainly proves it to be a cross-cultural superstar when introduced to the spices and flavors of Thailand’s cuisine. This dish is super...

2 cups quinoa
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons scallion, minced and divided
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped and divided
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 medium carrot, finely diced
¼ cup Sriracha
1 lime, zested and juiced
⅓ cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon toasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

478 cals

Fat

31 g

Saturated Fat

15 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

7 g

Monounsaturated Fat

7 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

6 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

603 mg

Directions

In a large pot, add quinoa, coconut milk, vegetable stock, 1 tablespoon scallions, 1 tablespoon cilantro, red peppers, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is soft.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together Sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic.
Serve quinoa topped with spicy sauce. Garnish with remaining scallions and cilantro, toasted peanuts, and lime zest.

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