Super-green curry with quinoa rice
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 2
- 75g quinoa
- 75g rice
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 red onionchopped
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 50g kale
- 150g baby spinach leaves
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 400g can chickpeasedrained
- squeeze lemon juiceto serve
For the tadka
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 5 garlic clovesthinly sliced
- 1 red chillithinly sliced
- kcal507
- fat13g
- saturates22g
- carbs71g
- sugars4g
- fibre13ghigh
- protein20g
- salt0.12g
Method
step 1
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the quinoa and rice. Wash and rinse three times. Add 320ml boiling water, cover and microwave on high for 10 mins. Leave to rest for 5 mins, then fluff with a fork.
step 2
While the rice cooks, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the onion for 5-7 mins until soft and lightly browned. Add the cumin and stir for 1 min to prevent burning.
step 3
Add the kale, spinach, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Pour in 250ml boiling water. Cover and cook for 10-15 mins, stirring halfway.
step 4
Transfer to a blender, leave to cool for a few minutes, then blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pan and stir in the chickpeas. Cook on low for 5 mins to heat through.
step 5
Heat the oil for the tadka in a pan over medium heat. Fry the garlic and chilies for 2-3 mins. Quickly pour over the curry. Serve with rice.