This golden, good-for-you recipe with quinoa, cauliflower, lemons and turmeric makes a quick, easy and satisfying meal or side dish that's ready in 20 minutes.
Cuisine:
American, Asian, Indian
Servings: 3servings
Ingredients
2cupsCOOKED quinoafrom 2/3 cup dry
2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 cupriced cauliflower
2 teaspoonsground turmeric
2tablespoonslemon juice
2teaspoonslemon zest
1/4cupthinkly sliced scallions, whites and greens
Instructions
Prepare quinoa according to manufacturer's instructions. It usually takes 15 minutes to prepare quinoa on the stovetop. You will need 2 cups of COOKED quinoa, warmed or room temperature.
In large skilled, melt coconut oil over medium-high heat and saute riced cauliflower for approximatly 3 to 4 minutes or until somewhat softened.
Add turmeric to cauliflower and stir continuously for an additional 1 minute to "bloom" the spice. This process gives it a deeper, more complex flavor.
Add lemon juice to deglaze the pan. Quickly stir to scrape up bits of spice that may be sticking to bottom of skillet.
Stir in cooked quinoa and scallions and cook until warmed through, about 2 mintutes.