Turmeric Quinoa

Turmeric quinoa is a delicious and healthy recipe that will come in handy if you are planning a feast or a romantic candlelit dinner. It’s easy to cook, affordable, and deliciously aromatic.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Turmeric Quinoa

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 153kcal

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa uncooked (3-4 cups cooked)
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1- inch ginger grated
1 medium carrot cut into thin strips
3 green onions chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (15-ounce) can
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 cups vegetable broth or (3 cups water plus 1-2 vegan bouillon cubes)
1/2 cup coconut milk
Salt to taste
1 cup baked tofu optional, Link to recipe

Instructions

Rinse quinoa using a fine-mesh strainer. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onions, and cook until soft for about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, spring onions, and carrots, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cook until fragrant, one minute.
Add chickpeas, quinoa, and cayenne and coat with spices and vegetables, stirring for a minute.
Add vegetable broth or water plus bouillon cubes, coconut milk, and salt to taste.
Cover pot and reduce to simmer, cook for 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and remove from heat.
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