Thai Quinoa with Red Curry Drizzle

Quinoa, a staple crop in the Andes for thousands of years, is often referred to as a ‘superfood’ due to its high protein content and numerous health benefits.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Thai Quinoa with Red Curry Drizzle

Cooking Method: Boiling, Pan frying Cuisine: Asian, Thai Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Red Curry Paste
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Roasted Peanuts

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly. In a saucepan, bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. In a separate saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and peas. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix together red curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, and salt. Add the mixture to the stir-fried vegetables.
4. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the vegetable and curry mixture. Stir everything together and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 54g18%

Sugars 6g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.