Coconut Rice And Quinoa

Coconut Rice And Quinoa 

The Coconut Rice and Quinoa is unique with its subtle coconut flavor and would be a great addition to curries and roasted veggies.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup red onion julienned

2 tablespoons olive oil

lemon zest from 1 lemon

Lemon juice of that same lemon

1 can coconut milk, shakened up

2 cups water

1 tablespoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup basmati rice

1 cup quinoa

Directions:

In a large saucepan (the same as you intend for the rice), saute the onion with the oil until soft but not browned.  

In a second small saucepan, add all the liquids and seasoning and bring to a simmer.  

When the onions are soft and starting to caramelize, add the rice and quinoa to the onions and oil and mix on low until the liquids in the second pot are hot.  Pour the hot liquids over the rice and quinoa, and stir.  Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook over a low flame for 25 minutes.  Let rest, covered, for 15 minutes, and fluff with a fork before serving.