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    Curried Quinoa

    Published: Feb 15, 2017 · Modified: Apr 29, 2020 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    The simplicity of this Curried Quinoa adds light, delicious flavor for a healthy side dish to serve along with roasted vegetables and a protein source.

    Curried Quinoa recipe in a white bowl.

    Curried Quinoa

    I have mentioned several times that a big part of being successful at weight loss and weight management is meal prepping and planning.

    Several times a week, I cook brown rice and sweet potatoes to have as our staple carb items.  I  roast all kind of veggies to add to that. I also bake packs of chicken breasts or cook ground turkey for a protein source.

    Having everything on hand makes is super easy for my husband to pack his lunches and for me to have my meals ready to eat as well.

    closeup of Curried Quinoa recipe topped with cilantro

    Changing up the spices and seasonings is the best way to keep things from getting boring.  This week I decided to make another recipe with one of my other favorite carb sources, quinoa.  Last month this Balsamic Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa was a hit.  This time something curry was calling to me.

    If you already have your protein (chicken, turkey or fish) and veggies prepared, just put together your meals in plastic containers like these meal prep containers, and you can just grab them when you are heading to work each day or heat them when you are home.

     

     

    Ingredients for Curried Quinoa

    1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil

    3 garlic cloves, minced

    1 orange or red bell pepper, chopped

    1 small onion, chopped

    ½ tablespoon curry powder

    1 teaspoon turmeric

    2 cups water

    1 cup quinoa, uncooked

    ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

    Salt and pepper to taste

    ¼ cup cilantro, chopped, optional

    How to Make Curried Quinoa

    In a medium sauce pan, heat oil over medium high heat.

    Saute garlic, onion and peppers for about 5-7 minutes until tender

    Add curry and turmeric and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Being careful not to burn the spices.

    Add quinoa, water, and cinnamon

    Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

    Cook covered for about 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

    Fluff with a fork and add pepper to taste.

    ENJOY!!

    Try these other popular quinoa dishes as well:

    Spinach Mushroom Quinoa

    Southwest Quinoa Salad

    Quinoa Tabouli Salad

    Balsamic Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Quinoa

    Healthy Quinoa Cakes

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    Curry Quinoa

    This Curried Quinoa adds light, delicious flavor for a healthy side dish to serve along with roasted vegetables and a protein source.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 142kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 orange or red bell pepper chopped
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • ½ tablespoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, optional

    Instructions

    • In a medium sauce pan, heat oil over medium high heat.
    • Saute garlic, onion and peppers for about 5-7 minutes until tender
    • Add curry and turmeric and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Being careful not to burn the spices.
    • Add quinoa, water, and cinnamon
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
    • Cook covered for about 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
    • Fluff with a fork and add pepper to taste.
    • ENJOY!!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 27.3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    Curried Quinoa recipe in a white bowl topped with cilantro

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    1. Maisy

      March 01, 2017 at 7:44 am

      Yum! I eat a lot of curries, but I’ve never made quinoa curry before. Great idea!

      *Maisy

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    2. Miz Helen

      February 28, 2017 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      Your Curried Quinoa looks awesome! We always love your recipes at Full Plate Thursday, thanks so much for sharing them with us!
      Miz Helen

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