Vegetable Curry Quinoa
A vibrant, nutrient-packed one-pot meal bursting with aromatic curry spices, tender vegetables, and fluffy quinoa.
Ingredients
- •1 cup uncooked quinoa (170g), rinsed and drained
- •2 cups vegetable broth (480ml)
- •1 can full-fat coconut milk (400ml)
- •1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- •2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- •1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed (approx. 2 cups)
- •1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- •2 cups fresh baby spinach
- •1 cup frozen peas
- •1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the cubed sweet potatoes, chopped bell pepper, rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to the pan, stirring well to combine.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 6
Remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas and baby spinach, cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- 7
Turn off the heat, stir in the fresh lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- Substitute cubed butternut squash or carrots if you do not have sweet potatoes on hand.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; the flavors actually deepen the next day.
- Add grilled chicken or crispy tofu on top if you want to boost the protein content.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish should feature fluffy, tender grains of quinoa coated in a rich, golden curry sauce, perfectly balanced with sweet tender vegetables and a bright hint of lime.