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Jollof Quinoa

This absolutely delicious Jollof Quinoa is an amazing way to enjoy this classic Western African dish, while mixing it up.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African
Keyword: Jollof Quinoa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 212kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry quinoa
  • 2 tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 small onion chopped, divided in half
  • 1 inch piece ginger peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 vegan bouillon cube
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Place tomatoes, bell pepper, ½ of onion, ginger, garlic, and vegetable broth in a high-speed blender and process until smooth.
  • Pour liquid mixture and vegan bouillon into a saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan, add the remaining onion and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, curry powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add quinoa and stir to coat. Stir in the reduced tomato/bell pepper mixture and add salt to taste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.02mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg