Lately I’ve been entertaining a lot which is code for “I’ve been spending time on Pinterest”.
As always Pinterest inspired me to put together the following menu:
-Carrot Soup
-Pineapple Coconut Quinoa
-Roasted Mushrooms in Browned Butter
-Pear/Apple Crisp
I was also inspired to set the table using some placemats I hadn’t used in a while!
In particular I want to share the Pineapple Coconut Quinoa recipe with you. It was SO flavourful and not hard to make at all.
The flavour was due to these two ingredients: Dole Pineapple Juice and Cha’s Organic Coconut Milk
Hurry up and make this fabulous side dish – you won’t be disappointed. Promise.
Recipe: Pineapple Coconut Quinoa (original recipe posted by www.theharvestkitchen.com)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice (I used a can of pineapple and drained the juice from it).
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- juice of 1/2 lime
FOR THE MANGO SALSA
- 1 cup chopped mango
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 2 limes, juiced
DIRECTIONS:
- This is the interesting part – heat the pineapple juice and coconut milk in a saucepan over medium low heat.
- Then add the quinoa and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the vanilla and lime juice.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 17 to 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has absorbed, but still a little moist on top.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Lightly fluff with a fork. (an important step)
- Add chopped mangoes, coriander and red onion. Feel free to add a touch of lime juice as well.
Final Result:
Not only did it taste amazing but I was happy the way it looked as well!!
