Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower

This flavorful dish has protein, vegetables, dairy, and lots of herbs and spices.

407kcal per serving
15 gprotein
51 gcarbohydrates
18 gfat
4servings (1/4 of recipe (about 1 1/2 cups))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cook quinoa until just tender, according to package directions.
  3. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and cumin, and cook, about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  4. Stir in broth and chopped garlic. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add cauliflower, cover, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 3 minutes.
  6. Add frozen peas and cook until cauliflower is just tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons broth from cauliflower mixture into yogurt in small bowl.
  8. Add yogurt mixture to cauliflower. Fold in quinoa, cashews, and cilantro.
  9. Sprinkle with green onion and top with a little fresh lime juice.
  10. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower?

One serving has 407 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/4 of recipe (about 1 1/2 cups) each).

How much protein is in Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower?

15 g of protein per serving, with 51 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat.

What do I need to make Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower?

14 ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed, 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of choice), 4 teaspoons curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 cup vegetable broth, low-sodium and 2 garlic cloves, chopped ….