5 from 3 votes
Curry Quinoa
This Curried Quinoa adds light, delicious flavor for a healthy side dish to serve along with roasted vegetables and a protein source.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
142 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped, or red bell pepper
- 1 onion chopped, small
- ½ tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- salt to taste
- black 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!!
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
251mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
665IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
27.3mg
(30%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 27.3mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.