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5 from 7 votes

Turmeric Quinoa

This turmeric quinoa is full of flavor with delicious fragrant spices and tasty veggies! Quick and easy to make as a one pot meal, it's perfect as a lunch or side dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Claire

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic finely diced or minced, optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • ½ zucchini diced
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth more as required
  • ½ can coconut milk
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper optional
  • fresh parsley to garnish
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic (if using) in olive oil on a gentle heat for 4-5 minutes until softened. Be careful not to let the garlic burn!
  • Tip in the diced carrot, bell pepper and zucchini, rinsed quinoa, turmeric and ground ginger. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and pour in the coconut milk. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the quinoa is cooked through and the 'tails' have opened. Add more vegetable broth, if required.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, if using, and garnish with fresh parsley to serve.

Notes

  • Rinse your quinoa before use to remove the saponin coating, as it has a strong bitter taste that isn't too nice!
  • I like to use white quinoa for this recipe, but you can also use a tri-blend if you prefer.
  • If using fresh turmeric or ginger, it's best to use about three times the amount as you would for dried spices.
  • Make sure the quinoa is fully cooked. It should have opened it's 'tails' and no longer be a hard seed.
  • Add more vegetable broth if the skillet looks a little dry, or if you prefer a looser consistency.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • garlic and ginger, which score 1.
  • onion, which scores 1 with a ? as a liberator. White onion scores 0.
  • vegetable broth will vary depending upon ingredients used and cooking technique.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4713IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg