Low FODMAP Herbed Coconut-Lime Quinoa Pilaf
This fragrant pilaf is the kind of dish that makes a weeknight feel a little more special — creamy from full-fat coconut milk, bright with fresh lime juice and zest, and finished with a generous handful of cilantro and mint. Toasting the quinoa in garlic-infused oil before adding the liquid is a small step that pays off big, giving the whole dish a warm, nutty backbone that plain boiled grains just can't match. Managing gut-friendly eating doesn't mean giving up bold flavor, and this recipe is proof — every aromatic shortcut here is intentional. Garlic-infused oil delivers that savory depth without the fructans, and only the green tops of the scallions are used, keeping things gentle while still adding a fresh, oniony bite. Ground cumin and coriander round out the spice profile without any hidden high-FODMAP blends to second-guess. The whole thing comes together in about 25 minutes and serves four, making it an easy go-to for meal prep or a relaxed dinner side. Finish with an extra squeeze of lime at the table and it's genuinely hard to believe something this vibrant plays by so many rules.
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4 servings
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1–2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
Ingredient noteThe green parts of scallions are low in FODMAPs. Avoid the white bulb which is higher in FODMAPs.
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water for about 30 seconds, then shake off the excess water.
- 2
Heat the garlic-infused oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the rinsed quinoa and toast, stirring frequently, until the grains smell nutty and begin to turn golden, about 3–4 minutes.
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