Best Curried Quinoa Veggie Bowl Recipes

CURRIED QUINOA

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A light curry flavor makes delicious quinoa a great side dish for a multitude of main courses.

Provided by A.F.

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes; add quinoa and cook and stir until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
Pour broth into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add curry and chile powders; cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.8 g, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 48.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CURRIED CHICKEN QUINOA

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Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt
Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

In a large mug or small bowl, combine the onion, carrot, celery and oil. Microwave until the vegetables are tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken, quinoa, curry powder, turmeric and salt to taste and microwave until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams