Curried Quinoa

Quinoa is my favorite grain. It's quick to cook and tasty, makes a great side dish or vegetarian main. This recipe has a mild curry flavor and cashews which enhance the quinoa's natural nuttiness.

Curried Quinoa

1 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth

1 sweet onion chopped
3 carrots roughly chopped into smaller pieces
1 cup chopped spinach
1/3 cup currants, soaked for several hours
1/3 cup cashews

1/2 - 1 tsp curry powder
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
fresh cilantro
1 tbsp olive oil + some to saute vegetables

Saute onions and carrots in olive oil until onions have begun to caramelize. Add 1/4 tsp curry powder, a dash salt and continue to cook until onions are browned.

Combine water and chicken broth in pot and bring to boil. Add quinoa and reduced to medium. Quinoa takes only about 15 minutes to cook. While there is still some liquid in the pot, add the chopped spinach, cilantro and the curry powder.

Once cooked add the onions and carrots, currants and cashews. Toss with olive oil and lime juice. Serve as a side or as a main.