Best Curry Couscous And Quinoa Pilaf Vegetarian Recipes

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CURRIED QUINOA PILAF



Curried Quinoa Pilaf image

Experiment with our Curried Quinoa Pilaf for a dish as easy as curried rice. Our Curried Quinoa Pilaf has a built-in bonus of nutty, earthy quinoa flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 5 servings, about 3/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed, toasted
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 tsp. curry powder
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 pkg. (2 oz.) slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Add broth, quinoa, raisins and curry powder; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in carrots and almonds; cover. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

VEGETABLE QUINOA PILAF



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Quinoa is a delicately flavored grain, native to South America. It can be found in most health food stores. For even more flavorful pilaf, use vegetable stock in place of the water.

Provided by Laura Jull

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, diced
½ cup quinoa
1 cup hot water
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  • Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 76.8 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

VEGETABLE CURRY COUSCOUS



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A variety of veggies make this interesting side dish versatile. I like to serve chicken in an apple, onion, and curry sauce over the top and sprinkle it with flaked coconut. Can also be made with quinoa, just adjust cooking time.

Provided by Melissa Conger

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ small onion, chopped
1 small leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 carrot, grated
2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
½ cup couscous
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup dried currants
1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste
1 pinch ground turmeric, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, leek, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and stir in the carrot, tomatoes, couscous, raisins, and currants. Season with curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Let the couscous stand covered for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

EASY CURRY COUSCOUS



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This recipe is a perfect accompaniment to lamb chops or any grilled seafood. It's light and refreshing and very easy to make!

Provided by Janis P.

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups couscous
3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup raisins
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Pour couscous into a bowl. Mix chicken stock, curry powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, and raisins in a saucepan and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Pour the boiling liquid over the couscous. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Top with cilantro and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1130.9 mg, Sugar 9 g

VEGETABLE CURRY WITH COUSCOUS



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Give your skillet dinner an Indian twist. Here's a combination of veggies, couscous and peanuts ready in just 25 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 bag (1 lb) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower (or other combination)
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chutney
2 cups hot cooked couscous or rice
1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  • Stir in broth, curry powder, salt and vegetables. Heat to boiling. Boil about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in raisins and chutney. Serve over couscous. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

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