Quick & Easy Indian Curry Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed & drained
• 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
• 1 can (400ml) diced tomatoes
• 3 tbsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (or other vegetable oil)
• 1 large onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained
• 2 large bunches of spinach or kale
• ½ tsp crushed red chili flakes
• salt and pepper
• cilantro (fresh coriander) (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix quinoa, coconut milk, diced tomatoes (with juice), curry powder and ketchup/tomato paste in a medium saucepan and bring to boil. Lower heat to lowest setting, cover saucepan and simmer until quinoa is ready, about 15 minutes.
2. While quinoa is cooking, heat oil over medium heat and stir-fry the garlic and onion until translucent.
3. Add the carrot and saute for a couple minutes.
4. Add the chickpeas and cook for another couple minutes.
5. Add the spinach/kale and cook until wilted, about a minute.
6. Mix the veggies with the quinoa, season with salt, pepper and crushed red chili flakes, and garnish with cilantro before serving. 

Recipe found at: http://www.vegangela.com/2013/11/19/quick-easy-indian-curry-quinoa/