Tropical Coconut Quinoa Pudding

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This dairy-free dessert is creamy and indulgent but balanced by using whole grain quinoa instead of traditional white rice. The bright coconut and mango accents will have you thinking of a sunny island beach even on the coldest day of winter!

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked whole grain quinoa, well rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Gay Lea Real Coconut Whipped Cream
Chopped fresh mango
Toasted coconut

Directions

1 Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid set over medium heat. Add quinoa; cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes or until fluid is absorbed.
2 Meanwhile, whisk coconut milk with sugar, eggs, and lime juice. Stir into quinoa. Return pan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest and vanilla.
3 Cool to room temperature; transfer to the refrigerator and chill completely. (Pudding can be reserved in a covered container for up to 3 days.)
4 Spoon into bowls and garnish with a generous amount of coconut whipped cream, mango, and toasted coconut.