Recipe: Coo Coo Quinua

Oh my, this quinoa dish will make a filling and protein-packed breakfast.  This recipe uses two sources for it’s coconut flavor, virgin coconut oil, and unsweetened coconut milk.  If you’ve never thought about coconut and quinoa together, look no further, choose either full-fat or lite coconut milk to add a delightful richness to this quinoa.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil
• 1½ cups quinoa
• 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add quinoa and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
3. Add coconut milk, salt, and 1½ cups water and stir to combine.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Let sit 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
6. Enjoy

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