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Thai-style Savory Coconut Quinoa

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

(12 votes, average: 4.42 out of 5)

40 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 minced scallion, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, divided
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 medium carrot, finely diced
¼ cup Sriracha
1 lime, juiced and zested
⅓ cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped toasted peanut (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

470 cals

Fat

30 g

Saturated Fat

15 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

7 g

Monounsaturated Fat

6 g

Carbohydrates

44 g

Sugar

3 g

Fiber

5 g

Protein

10 g

Sodium

599 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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