TROPICAL QUINOA

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A super-easy, sweet side dish that goes great with fish, shrimp, or light chicken dishes.

Provided by BETHGRANN

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 cup water
¼ cup chopped dried pineapple
¼ cup chopped dried mango
¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes
¼ cup dry-roasted macadamia nuts, chopped
1 tablespoon hot mango chutney
2 tablespoons regular mango chutney

Steps:

  • Mix the quinoa and water in a saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the dried pineapple, dried mango, coconut flakes, macadamia nuts, hot and regular mango chutney until thoroughly combined. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 144.5 mg, Sugar 7 g

Arthur Curry (Valous2)
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa I had in the fridge. I added some black beans and corn to the mix, and it turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Onyelu
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to others.


Admire Kuzwayo
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The tropical flavors were so delicious, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


samuel asres
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were so complex and delicious. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Renay
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Catherine Mabunda
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a bit too much cayenne pepper. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to others.


Mark Weiss
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and healthy meatless dishes. This tropical quinoa dish was a great find! It was packed with flavor and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vincent Hurtado
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's just because I didn't add enough salt. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to others.


Akib Jabed
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe was a great find. The tropical flavors were so refreshing, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Omar Barzanji
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Gabrielle Ordoyne
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it for friends and family, and they all loved it too.


Samreen Zahra
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to others.


Sarah Hubbold
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The tropical flavors were so delicious, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Coleta Tsoro
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This tropical quinoa dish is a great summer recipe. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect for a warm day. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Anozie Christopher
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was amazing. I served it with grilled chicken, and it was a perfect meal.


Suleman Mandoze
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa I had in the fridge. I added some black beans and corn to the mix, and it turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Precious Christopher
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this tropical quinoa dish fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the toasted coconut on top.


Sikhona Thonjeni
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This tropical quinoa dish was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors of the pineapple, mango, and coconut milk were perfectly balanced, and the quinoa was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.