Coconut Quinoa Fruit Salad

By TrayH

This is a nice way to enjoy quinoa. Cooked in coconut milk and top with fruits and nuts, this quinoa salad will maximize your energy.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa (white)
• 1/2 cup red quinoa
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
• Mango
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

* In a mesh sieve, rinse quinoa until water runs clear.

* In a saucepan combine quinoa, water, coconut milk, vanilla and cinnamon and bring to a boil.

* Turn the heat down, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

* When ready, fluff with a fork.

* Place in fridge and allow to cool.

* In a bowl, mix your fruits with maple syrup.

* Combined quinoa with the fruit mixture and sprinkle some nuts.

* Serve chilled.