Spicy Spinach Quinoa
I have always been looking for the best spice combination that brings the best from Quinoa and also has the traditional taste from Indian cuisine. Spinach Quinoa does just that!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- ½ cup chopped onions
- Half tomatoes chopped
- 2 green chilies chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 3-4 small piece cinnamon
- 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 5-6 cashews optional
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa with 2 cups of water.
- Meanwhile, blanch the spinach and blend with tomatoes, ginger, cinnamon, chilies, cashews and about half cup water. Blend well and keep aside.
- Place a pan over medium heat. Saute the cumin seeds in a teaspoon of coconut oil. After few seconds, add cloves and continue to saute for few seconds.
- Add onions and continue to saute until they are transparent.
- Add cauliflower florets, turmeric powder, chili powder, and crushed black pepper. Place a cover and let cook for 5-10 minutes.
- When the vegetables appear cooked, add in the spinach blend and stir well. Add salt to taste.
- When it starts to boil, add the cooked quinoa and stir well. Cover the lid for 5 minutes and let the quinoa blend with the gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg