Coconut-Creamed Corn and Grains
Turmeric, chiles, and chewy-nutty cooked grains balance the sweetness of fresh corn in this loose vegan riff on creamed corn.

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the corn, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and add the bulgur wheat and quinoa. Simmer for 15 minutes or until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cilantro leaves and serve warm.