Curried Quinoa

This quinoa's light curry flavor with a kick of heat makes it a delicious side dish. For a nutritious main dish, serve it over a bed of steamed greens.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 473 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring until soft, about 2 minutes. Add quinoa and cook, adding more oil if the pan seems dry. Stir until quinoa is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add broth to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add curry and chile powder. Cover and simmer until broth evaporates and quinoa is tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.