I Love Quinoa!

Quinoa is a fantastic staple food in the kitchen.  Not only does it taste great, but it is also a complete protein by itself.  It is gluten free (since it is a seed, not a grain) and provides a good amount of fiber.


You can prepare it the conventional way by boiling water, stock/broth, or milk and then simmering for 15 minutes.  Or you can microwave it for about 6-8 minutes with two 1 minute breaks in between to stir and ensure the quinoa is absorbing all the liquid

After experimenting with a stuffed pepper recipe, I developed my own Quinoa Curry Salad recipe.  The nuttiness of the quinoa mixed with the spices tastes fantastic!

Rosie's Quinoa Curry Salad

1 cup pre-rinsed uncooked quinoa

2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

1 red or white onion diced

1 pepper diced

2 cups chopped spinach

1/2 tsp minced garlic

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup peas

1/2 cup corn

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup diced or crumbled feta

Combine all of the spices, broth and quinoa in a pot and bring to boil.  Simmer on low heat once boiled and cook for 15 minutes.

In a large pan or skillet, add the minced garlic, pepper, onion and 2 tbsp of olive oil.  Heat on medium high until the vegetables begin to soften.  Add the spinach and cook until wilted (this won't take too long!) and remove from heat once the onions are translucent.

Cook the peas and corn in the microwave (combine in bowl and add a dash of water - cook for 1-2 minutes) or directly add to the finished hot quinoa.

*I have found that adding frozen peas and corn straight into the quinoa works just fine.

Combine all ingredients (and remaining ingredients) into one large bowl and mix.
May serve hot or cold!
Store in the fridge.