One-Skillet Curried Quinoa with Butternut Squash & Chickpeas

Name: One-Skillet Curried Quinoa with Butternut Squash & Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red onion; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; 14 ounce light coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1 cup quinoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound frozen butternut squash; 1 pound Frozen Mixed Peppers; 14 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
556 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian, American

One-Skillet Curried Quinoa with Butternut Squash & Chickpeas

Omar Parker

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One-pot meals don't have to be limited to pastas or heavy stews! This one-skillet curried quinoa is a light and richly flavorful meal, made even easier by the use of frozen veggies.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
14 ounce light coconut milk 1 can
1 cup water
1 cup quinoa rinsed well
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
1 pound frozen butternut squash
1 pound Frozen Mixed Peppers
14 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Instructions

Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and saute until translucent and tender, 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the curry powder, ginger, turmeric, and cardamom. Sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add the coconut milk, water, quinoa, and 1 teaspoon salt, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck bits. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, then stir in the frozen vegetables and chickpeas. Return the lid to the pot and cook for 5-15 minutes more, or until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
After the quinoa is done, turn off the heat and let sit, covered, until the vegetables and chickpeas are warmed through, 5-6 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Make this meal your own by using 2 pounds of whatever frozen veggies you happen to have in your freezer.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 687mg (29%) Potassium 1211mg (35%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 12681IU (254%) Vitamin C 123mg (137%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	556kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	80g	27%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Sodium	687mg	29%
Potassium	1211mg	26%
Fiber	16g	64%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	12681IU	254%
Vitamin C	123mg	137%
Calcium	151mg	15%
Iron	7mg	39%