Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower

This flavorful dish has protein, vegetables, dairy, and lots of herbs and spices.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarianGluten Free

This flavorful dish has protein, vegetables, dairy, and lots of herbs and spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or cooking oil of choice
  • 4 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup Cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup Plain yogurt, low fat
  • 1/4 tsp Cashews, roasted without salt
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 2 piece(s) Green onion (scallion), chopped
  • 2 cups Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (pinch, optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa until just tender, according to package directions.
  2. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and cumin, and cook, about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  3. Stir in broth and chopped garlic. Bring to a boil.
  4. Add cauliflower, cover, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes.
  5. Add frozen peas and cook until cauliflower is just tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons broth from cauliflower mixture into yogurt in small bowl.
  7. Add yogurt mixture to cauliflower. Fold in quinoa, cashews, and cilantro.
  8. Sprinkle with green onion and top with a little fresh lime juice.

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