Curried Quinoa

Being vegetarian, H has been trying to find new sources of protein. There's only so much tofu and lentils he can eat in a week! Since we love trying new foods; we ventured into the outer corners of the internet and dug up quinoa! It is rich in protein while also providing carbs of the good kind. Quinoa is more of a seed than a cereal but when cooked, it has a nutty flavor and a texture similar to couscous or brown rice.

Enough of the encyclopedic dribble. Onto the good stuff! H doesnt mind me stealing his thunder by posting his recipe here! :)

Serves 2
Preparation time ~ 30 minutes
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 tomato, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch stick ginger, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup red pepper, diced
Garnish:
Cilantro/Basil
Lime

Bring the water to a boil, add the quinoa and cook uncovered for a few minutes on medium heat until the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
In a saute pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil. Add the onion and saute until transluscent.
Add the ginger, garlic, spices and stir for about 2 minutes.
Add the vegetables and quinoa, mix well.
Season with salt.
Garnish with cilantro or basil and a squeeze of lime.