I had been getting bored with my quinoa recipes and was looking to try something different. This recipe popped up on my news feed, and I just had to try it. My husband is not a huge curry fan, and I haven't fully mastered cooking with it, yet we were both willing to give this a go. And my almost two year old is pretty much up for anything!
I modified the original recipe and it has become one of our family favorite staples. The flavor is subtle and unique, and it's incredibly filling. It's made from whole food ingredients, so it's not only delicious, but good for you and your little ones.
Quick Tips:
- I tend to roast the cauliflower early on in the day and let it sit for when I'm ready to put it all together.
- This meal does freeze well!
- You can sub rice for quinoa, but may need more liquid and a longer cooking time.
What you need:
*1/4 c Veggie Broth
1 Large Onion, chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
1.5 c Uncooked Quinoa
*5 c Veggie Broth
1 Head Cauliflower, Chopped
2 Tbsp Curry Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 c Raw Cashews
1/2 c Water
Juice of 1 Lemon
* Can sub water but you will need to up the curry and salt just a bit to balance the flavors lost.
What you do:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake cauliflower in a glass pan for about 45 minutes, until it begins to lightly brown (I use frozen cauliflower so it roasts perfectly without adding anything. If your cauliflower is not frozen, add 1/4 cup of water or veggie broth to prevent sticking - No need for oil). When it's done, toss with 2 Tbsp curry powder and pulse in a food processor until is looks the size of rice. (This can be done at any time during the day).
3. Add in quinoa and salt, and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add in 1 cup of veggie stock at a time, stirring after each addition, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fully cooked.
5. In a high speed blender, combine water, cashews, and lemon juice, and blend until smooth. Add mixture to cooked quinoa, along with the pulsed cauliflower. Fold to combine and cook on low for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Serve and enjoy! Makes about 6 large servings.
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