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June 15, 2015

Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa (+video)

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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!
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?

Watch their video here:

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!
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!
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 🙂
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!
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Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa and Black Beans


★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Karen
  • Cook Time: 2-3 hours
  • Total Time: 56 minute
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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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

  1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and give a little stir.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for about 2-3 hours, or until quinoa is cooked through.
  3. Stir and serve.

Notes

Ideal slow cooker size: 3 quart

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7 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beans, Meatless, Quinoa, Side Dish, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 2-4 hours, 4 stars, easy, vegetarian, All Posts, easy dinner, so easy a kid can do it

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  1. Susie says

    June 4, 2022 at 12:37 pm

    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.

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      June 10, 2022 at 9:31 am

      Thanks for the 5 stars Susie!

      Reply
  2. Samanda says

    May 14, 2022 at 3:40 pm

    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!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      May 16, 2022 at 9:31 am

      Thanks so much for the 5 stars!

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      • Samanda says

        May 16, 2022 at 9:52 am

        My pleasure!!!

        ★★★★★

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  3. Kim Stiens says

    March 6, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    Really tasty! Made this once and it was great, super easy. Now, I’m doubling the recipe to see how it turns out. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      March 7, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Glad you liked it!

      Reply

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