Republished on March 2024
This vegan quinoa turmeric recipe is perfect for your dinner, especially when it's still hot. Deliciously spiced with mustard cream, it confers its anti-inflammatory properties thanks to fresh turmeric.
Hi hi, how are you, my dear? Today, I thought of preparing your vegan dinner with quinoa and fresh turmeric.
This vegan dinner has different flavors and textures that you'll enjoy. It's super easy to make and satisfying.
It's even easier if you have some already cooked quinoa and chickpeas in your fridge.
Spiced with a whole mustard sauce, this vegan turmeric quinoa recipe is deliciously yummy. The cherry tomatoes burst in your mouth, releasing their sweet juice. Combine that with garlicky soft chickpeas and tender quinoa, and you have here an awesomely delectable vegan dinner.
I love making turmeric recipes when I feel like my body isn't optimally well, especially during allergy season.
This quinoa recipe comes together in 10 minutes. You don't have to cook the zucchini that much; leave them crunchy to preserve their vitamin C and for a chewy texture.
It's a perfect dinner recipe for those days when you're super busy or tired to spend time in the kitchen. It also comes in handy when you have friends and want something quick to enjoy time with your guests.
So, my dear friend, happy cookingand enjoy this vegan dinner. Please share this recipe with your friends and family by pressing the sharing buttons. Many blessings.
Sending you my love, Githu.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan dinner with quinoa and fresh turmeric.
Equipment
- kitchen knife
- skillet
- Cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- a fresh piece of ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic
- a piece of fresh turmeric root
- 1 teaspoon indian curry powder
- 2 medium-size zucchini chopped into small cubes
- ½ teaspoon mustard sauce with seeds
- a handful of cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups chickpeas (drained)
- pinch of salt
- ½ or 1 cup of broth or boiling water (optional)
- 1 bell pepper
- some fresh parsley
Instructions
- Clean your vegetables
- Peel and dice the onion. Put them in a skillet and place the latter on a heat source
- Add the olive oil, stir, then cover to cook for about 3 minutes at medium-high heat.
- During this time, grate the garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Add them to the cooking onion. Add the Indian curry and stir well. Cover to cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped zucchini with the mustard sauce, stir, and cover to cook for about 3 minutes
- Now add the cherry tomatoes and salt, stir and cover to cook for 2 minutes
- Add cooked quinoa and chickpea. Mix gently not to break the cherry tomatoes
- If your dinner sticks to the skillet, add some hot water or warm broth or lower the heat.
- Cook for 3 minutes then remove from heat. Add diced bell pepper & parsley. Cover to allow the dish to cool
- Serve your vegan dinner while still relatively hot.
- Thank you for sharing and rating this quinoa recipe
Notes
- Normally, the zucchini is supposed to give out its juice, but if you want to add some water or broth, do so after adding the quinoa and increasing the heat until the bubbling starts. You can also lower the heat.
- This dinner can be part of meal prep. It keeps well up to a week in a fridge.
Amy
What a delicious sounding recipe! I'm a massive fan of chickpeas and curry powder so this is right up my alley. I have never actually used fresh turmeric root before. Not sure why as I caused the powdered form all of the time. I'm going to have to give it a try!
Githu
Hi Amy, you'll love using fresh turmeric rather than powder, besides it's healthier. Thank you for your visit, many blessings
Sunrita
This is such a delicious and low fat option from pulao rice. So easy to put together and make. Loved it.
Githu
Hi Sunrita, yes that can be a rice recipe too. Thank you for being here. Be blessed
Kim
Yummy! Looks delicious!
Githu
Thank you Kim, I appreciate that. Be blessed
Kay
Fantastic recipe,using turmeric which is has so many health benefits, i will be passing this recipe on to my sister who is always looking for vegan recipes 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing !!
Githu
Thank you Kay, that's really awesome of you. Looking forward to reading from you sis... many blessings
Ruchi
Love quinoa recipes and this sounds delectable
Githu
Thank you Ruchi, you're right it's delicious. Be blessed
M of GoForTheGoals.com
Oh, wow! This looks good and healthy! I must try this. Thank you for sharing your recipe! 🙂
Githu
Hi M. Thank you. I am sure you'll love this recipe
Claudia Ciorteanu
Love this simple vegan dinner idea! Quinoa and fresh turmeric make the perfect combo!
Githu
Claudia, I totally agree with you. Happy cooking.
Sharon
I look forward to trying this recipe, it looks so simple and healthy to eat. I like adding black pepper to curry and recipes with tumeric, so good!
Githu
Hi, Sharon. Yes, this recipe is so simple and quick. I guess you add black pepper for absorption of curcumin, is that right?