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Quinoa Cornbread

A moist, hearty cornbread made with cooked quinoa for extra protein and texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for gluten-free, use all-purpose gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar or 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
  2. Combine the cornmeal and milk in a medium bowl. Let the mixture stand for at least 10 minutes so the cornmeal softens.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (or leave out sugar if using honey).
  4. Using an electric mixer, beat in the eggs and coconut oil until the mixture is crumbly.
  5. Add the milk and cornmeal mixture to the dry mixture and beat just until combined, about 30 seconds; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the cooked quinoa with a spatula, breaking up any lumps, until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cornbread rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting and serving while warm.

Notes

  • Let cornmeal rest with milk to hydrate for better texture.
  • Do not overmix once the wet and dry ingredients are combined.
  • Use honey in place of sugar if you prefer; omit extra liquid.
  • Break up any quinoa clumps before folding into batter.
  • Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing to set.