Description
Quinoa Indian Curry is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with aromatic Indian spices. This hearty curry features tender chickpeas and fresh spinach, creating a delightful explosion of flavors and colors. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while nourishing your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and saut? chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook for about two minutes until the spices bloom.
- Add diced tomatoes and chickpeas; stir well and simmer for five minutes.
- Mix in rinsed quinoa and coconut milk; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg