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.

📝 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

1. 1Rinse quinoa using a fine-mesh strainer. Set aside.
2. 2Heat 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.
3. 3Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cook until fragrant, one minute.
4. 4Add chickpeas, quinoa, and cayenne and coat with spices and vegetables, stirring for a minute.
5. 5Add vegetable broth or water plus bouillon cubes, coconut milk, and salt to taste.
6. 6Cover 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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