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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.
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American, Indian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
142
kcal
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:
0.5
cup
|
Calories:
142
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
8
mg
|
Potassium:
251
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
665
IU
|
Vitamin C:
27.3
mg
|
Calcium:
25
mg
|
Iron:
1.7
mg