Roasted Quinoa

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 15min
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Roasted Quinoa with Curry and Almonds: This vegetarian quinoa side dish is more protein-rich than grains and gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • 75 g Quinoa
  • 40 g chopped almonds (4 tbsp)
  • Salt
  • 2.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp mild curry powder
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rinse the quinoa in a sieve until the water runs clear, drain well. Bring 225 ml of water to a boil, add the quinoa and cook covered over low heat for about 12 minutes. Then remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, roast the chopped almonds in a non-stick pan without fat until golden brown, remove and let cool on a plate. Lightly salt the quinoa and drizzle with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.

  3. 3.

    Heat the remaining oil in the pan and roast the quinoa in it over medium heat, stirring, for 8-9 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

  4. 4.

    Add curry powder and almonds. Stir for another minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.