Coconut Quinoa with Cucumber & Mint

Pitta-Balancing Recipes (Pitta needs cooling, calming, sweet, and mildly spiced foods)

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup coconut milk + 1 cup water
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• Squeeze of lime
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa in coconut milk/water.
2. Cool and mix in cucumber, mint, and lime.

Why it works: Cooling and refreshing, reduces internal heat.