Coconut Lime Quinoa [V+GF+Oil Free]

Need a quick side to add to your meal? This coconut lime quinoa is ready in under 20 minutes, from start to finish! Packed with protein and fiber, quinoa not only offers tons of nutrients, but it is versatile and tastes great. Combine all that with a simple and easy recipe, and you’ve got a winning dish!

Is Quinoa Healthy?

Absolutely! Quinoa is often considered a super food, and not without good reason! Not only is it loaded with protein, fiber and other nutrients. But when compared to rice, it’s lower in carbs and calories. This makes it a great option for anyone trying to lose a few. 😉 Also, this grain is gluten free, making it a great choice for people who have a gluten intolerance. There are so many good reasons to add quinoa to your meals!

So it’s easy to make dish, tastes great, and is good for you! Plus this recipe only requires a few basic ingredients and it’s SUPER QUICK to make. The flavour balance between the sweet coconut milk and the tangy lime juice with fresh cilantro is really a fantastic combination!

I like drizzling the finished product in Sriracha to add a little bit of kick, but this is completely optional! Of course, extra cilantro and lime wedges are great too! 🙂

Need some meal ideas? Serve your coconut lime quinoa warm alongside some Sweet Potato Bean Burgers, or these AMAZING gluten free Vegan Chicken Burgers. Or add a scoop of this quinoa to your favourite soup dishes, like this Creamy Cauliflower Soup.

Want a cold quinoa dish? Try this gluten free Asian Quinoa Salad or my Citrus Spinach Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette. Both delicious and fresh tasting options.

Coconut Quinoa w/ Lime & Cilantro [Oil Free]

Coconut quinoa is rich in flavour, packed with nutrients, and absolutely delicious. Bonus! It's quick & easy to make for a winning side dish!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: South American

Keyword: gluten free, sugar free, vegan

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 240kcal

Author: Rosa

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups quinoa rinsed & drained
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 400ml can lite coconut milk
• 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
• 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 to simmer for about 15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Stir often towards the end of cooking to prevent sticking.
• Remove from heat and add the lime juice and cilantro and mix well. Serve & enjoy!

Notes

For richer coconut flavour, use full fat coconut milk. But to keep the fat lower, use the lite version as indicated above.

You may sub the cilantro for parsley, chives or mint if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg

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*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.