Garlic Ginger Coconut Quinoa and Coconut Oil Giveaway!

Can you believe that up until the last few weeks that I had never cooked with Coconut oil?  Seriously!  I'm pleased with the results so far, especially since I made cookies and chocolate first.  
Can it get any better?  Yes!  Garlic.Ginger.Coconut.

I am thrilled to share a simple and delicious recipe with you AND a Super Duper giveaway.  Check out all of the details below.  Let me know if you have made any of the coconut oil recipes so far.  Inquiring minds ya know!

Garlic Ginger Coconut Quinoa

adapted from Sarah Shilhavy

Servings: 8 to 10 side dish servings
Preparation Time: 25-30 minutes

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons coconut oil

4 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

2 cups Quinoa

3/4 cup coconut milk

2 1/2 cups water (adjust as needed)
salt (optional) 

Directions:

Sauté garlic and ginger in oil briefly. Add quinoa, stir well. Add coconut milk, water and salt.

Bring to a boil, stir quickly, reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes or more.

To reduce the total fat in this recipe, substitute Coconut Water for the Coconut Milk.

Note: Very good served with chicken breast or turkey keilbasa 

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Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.