Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa and Black Beans is a super simple side dish to go with your favorite grilled meats this summer or eat it as the main dish!
This recipe is so easy even a kid can make it! My daughter, Reagan, and her friend Samantha put this recipe into the crockpot for me. Do you like the height difference between these two 9-year olds?
We all loved this coconut quinoa and we served ours with chicken. It’s slightly sweet and savory too. A perfect combination of island flavor!
The coconut milk makes it so creamy and flavorful. And the black beans gives it some protein and a little fiber. Hope you like this as much as we did 🙂
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Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa and Black Beans
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinse it so it won’t be bitter)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and give a little stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 2-3 hours, or until quinoa is cooked through.
- Stir and serve.
Notes
Ideal slow cooker size: 3 quart
Susie says
This was so tasty and easy to make. Due to time limitations, I cooked this on high for 1.5hrs – tasted so good. We added some steamed broccoli and avocado to our bowls as a finishing touch. Thanks for the great recipe.
Karen says
Thanks for the 5 stars Susie!
Samanda says
First of all, ladies, I would like to say that I loved your video. Great job!!! I absolutely tasty dish!!! I doubled the recipe because my husband and I both like quinoa and I knew he would gobble it all up. Doubling the recipe came out perfect. I did add extra cooking time due to that. At this time, I am not eating meat, so I wanted this to be a one-dish wonder. I used everything you said except I left out the sugar. I also added kale, onions, and fresh garlic. Not only does it taste wonderful, but the smell is delicious as it’s cooking, and the kale adds a nice burst of color. I will be making this dish over and over and over. I looked at quite a few recipes, but when I came to yours, I was like “This is it”! And it was awesome!!! Thank you so very much!!!
Karen says
Thanks so much for the 5 stars!
Samanda says
My pleasure!!!
Kim Stiens says
Really tasty! Made this once and it was great, super easy. Now, I’m doubling the recipe to see how it turns out. Thanks!
Karen says
Glad you liked it!