Lime Coconut Cilantro Quinoa

This Coconut Lime Cilantro Quinoa is easily made with just 5 simple ingredients and makes the reliable lighter side dish to any meal!

When making meal prep bowls A cook keep having a staple recipe that is straightforward and satisfying to go with whatever protein This kitchen is making for the week and this Coconut Lime Cilantro Quinoa is one of the favorite go-to solutions! Not only does it make a the reliable side dish to almost any meal, but it is lighter and tastes great with practically everything! A cook mean how can you go wrong with flavo

You could easily throw this quinoa in a burrito bowl (yes think Chipotle), a wrap, salad, or use it a base for your meal prep bowls and add chicken, shrimp, fish or even steak! The great thing about this quinoa is that there is SO much flavor in every bite so you really do not need to saturate it in sauce or dressing, just add your protein and veggies and you're good to go.

What goes in

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 (13.5 ounces) can full-fat coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Pinch of salt

How it comes together

1. Rinse and soak quinoa for about 10 minutes in warm water.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together coconut milk and honey then add in rinsed quinoa. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Turn heat off and allow quinoa to sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
3. Once quinoa is cooked, mix in cilantro, lime juice and pinch of salt until combined, serve and enjoy!