Curried Quinoa Recipe
Easy, full of protein and delicious Curried Quinoa Recipe.
Servings: 6
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ cup frozen peas thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan until hot.
- Sauté the onions in the oil until they are soft and transparent (4-5 minutes).
- Add the ginger, cayenne and quinoa and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the remaining spices and cook for another minute and stir.
- Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the peas, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the peas are tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and add the cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg