Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower
This flavorful dish has protein, vegetables, dairy, and lots of herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice) nutrition facts
- 4 teaspoons curry powder nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup vegetable broth, low-sodium nutrition facts
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped nutrition facts
- 1 head of cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 1 1/2 pounds) nutrition facts
- 1 cup frozen peas nutrition facts
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt, low fat
- 1/2 cup cashews, roasted without salt nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons green onion (scallion), chopped nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons lime juice nutrition facts
- salt (pinch, optional) nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates | 51 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 10 g | 36% |
| Total sugars | 9 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
| Vitamin D | not reported | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 555 mg | 12% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
MyPlate food groups per serving
- Protein Foods: 1 ounces
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook quinoa until just tender, according to package directions.
- Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and cumin, and cook, about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Stir in broth and chopped garlic. Bring to a boil.
- Add cauliflower, cover, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and cook until cauliflower is just tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons broth from cauliflower mixture into yogurt in small bowl.
- Add yogurt mixture to cauliflower. Fold in quinoa, cashews, and cilantro.
- Sprinkle with green onion and top with a little fresh lime juice.
- Optional: Season with a pinch of salt.
Notes
Learn more about: Garlic Cauliflower Peas Herbs Limes Onions
Source
USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/curried-quinoa-and-cauliflower, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.