5 from 9 votes
One-Skillet Curried Quinoa with Butternut Squash & Chickpeas
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
556 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion diced, medium
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 14 ounce coconut milk 1 can, light
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed well
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 pound butternut squash frozen
- 1 pound mixed peppers frozen
- 14 ounces chickpeas 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
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.
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Notes
- Make this meal your own by using 2 pounds of whatever frozen veggies you happen to have in your freezer.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.