Sunday, April 26, 2009

Recipe: Curried Quinoa



[INGREDIENTS]

*Quinoa (1 cup)
*Olive Oil (1 tbsp)
*Water (2 cups)
*Almonds (1/4 cup chopped / food processed)
*Dried Cranberries (1/4 cup)
*Tomato (1 large diced)
*Carrots (2 chopped / food processed)
*Peas (1 cup)
*Green bell pepper (1/2 large)
*Curry Powder (3 tsp)
*Nutmeg (1 tsp)
*Cilantro (1/4 cup chopped)
*Salt / Braggs Liquid Aminos (to taste)






[STEP 1]
Heat olive oil over medium heat and add the quinoa. Stirr around for a few minutes until it browns and smells like popcorn :).

[STEP 2]
Add water, cover and boil for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.

[STEP 3]
Heat the frozen spinach in a pan over medium heat until thawed. Drain and set aside.

[STEP 4]
Meanwhile, chop all the other veggies and such.

[STEP 5]
Stir in the almonds, cranberries, tomato, carrots, peas, bell pepper, curry, nutmeg and salt. Stir over medium heat for a minute or two. Remove from heat.

[STEP 6]
Stir in cilantro and enjoy!

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