Gluten Free Coconut & Sesame Quinoa
Quinoa is a versatile, naturally gluten free grain, it can be used in so many different ways, it is fabulous as an alternative to couscous or makes a change from rice. This dish gives it a Caribbean twist for an amazing lunch time dish by combining the time couscous like grain with delectable coconut and crunchy sesame.
This recipe is...
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High Fibre
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High Protein
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Low Fat
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Slimming World Friendly
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Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 large mangoes
40g desiccated coconut
20g sesame seeds
Juice from a lime
400g butter beans
1 tbsp runny honey
- Preparation Time: 20 Mins
- Cooking Time: 10 Mins
- This recipe makes 4 servings
This recipe is free from...
Celery
Crustaceans
Dairy
Egg
Fish
Gluten
Lupin
Molluscs
Mustard
Peanuts
Sesame
Soya
Sulphites
Tree Nuts
Method
2. Place the pan on the hob and allow quinoa to cook, the quinoa is done when it has all "popped" and all the water is absorbed, should take about 5-10 mins.
3. Set the quinoa aside to cool slightly.
4. Meanwhile cut the mangoes into chunks and place in a large bowl, add the coconut, sesame seeds, lime juice, butter beans and honey and mix well. Add in the cooked quinoa and mix again. Serve.
Nutritional Information (Per serving)
| Calories | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Sugar | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 454 | 89g | 12g | 5g | 20g | 18g |
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