Recipe

 

 

Curry Quinoa
 

Quinoa is a high-protein, non-gluten grain.

 

Curry and chili are warming spices that have been shown to support digestion and help decrease inflammation.

This quinoa curry is not only good for you, it tastes good too.


Ingredients:

2 cups quinoa
4 cups water

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 onion
4 cloves garlic (medium size)
40 mm / 1.5 inches ginger root, grated

1 diced pepper (yellow, green, or red)
8 fresh tomatoes diced, OR 1 can tomatoes (28 oz), diced

1 zucchini, diced

1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 btsp curry powder
1/4 tsp sea salt or to taste

1 can coconut milk


Instructions:
 

1. 1.rinse quinoa under cold water and drain
    
   

2. 2.add quinoa and water to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil
    
   

3. 3.reduce heat and simmer until water has been absorbed (around 15 minutes)
    
   

4. 4.in a separate large pan heat coconut oil
    
   

5. 5.add garlic, onion, and ginger and sauté until onions are slightly soft (a few minutes)
    
   

6. 6.add diced peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, chili powder, curry powde,r and sea salt
    
   

7. 7.simmer on medium heat for several minutes (until peppers are a little soft)
    
   

8. 8.add coconut milk and simmer for one or two more minutes
    
   

9. 9.stir in cooked quinoa
   

Makes approximately 4 cups

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