We invite you to tempt your taste buds with this delicately spiced quinoa dish. It gets its sweetness from mangos and bright, herbal flavor from cilantro.
(Makes 1 serving)
Recipe Source: LIIFT4 BODi On-Demand fitness program nutrition guide.
Total Time: 24 min. Prep Time: 15 min. Cooking Time: 9 min.
What You Need
1½ tsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil (or olive oil)
¼ medium onion, finely chopped
1 very thin slice of fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
½ clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ to ½ tsp. curry powder
1 dash Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
¾ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup frozen peas, thawed
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped unsalted cashews
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
¼ medium ripe mango, chopped
How To Make
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until translucent.
3. Add ginger, garlic, curry powder, and salt; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
4. Add quinoa and peas; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, or until well mixed and
heated through.
5. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in cashews and cilantro; serve warm topped with mango.
TIP:
1 cup uncooked quinoa generally yields 3 cups cooked quinoa. As a convenience, you can cook
some up in advance, and store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 402 Cholesterol: 0 mg Fiber: 8 g
Total Fat: 16 g Sodium: 192 mg Sugars: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 55 g Protein: 12 g
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