Turmeric Spiced Quinoa

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Green peas, frozen
  • 1 Onion

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric, ground

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on rotinrice.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) quinoa
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• 2 cups (480ml) water
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ cup (75g) frozen green peas
• ½ cup (3oz/85g) grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

• Rinse quinoa until water runs clear, Drain and set aside.
• In a medium size saucepan, heat vegetable oil. Fry onion, garlic, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds for about 2 minutes. Add quinoa and ground turmeric. Give it a stir.
• Add water and bring it to a boil. Add salt, cover, reduce heat and let quinoa cook for about 12 minutes.
• Quickly add frozen green peas. If it appears too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until all water is absorbed. When done, quinoa appears soft and translucent with the germ ring visible along the outer edge of the grain. Turn off heat.
• Add tomatoes and lemon juice. Stir to get everything well mixed.
• Serve immediately.