Vegetable Quinoa Pulao

      

 Ingredients for 2:

1 cup quinoa                            3 cups water

1 tsp cumin powder                 ½ tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp clove powder                ¼ freshly ground black pepper

½ tsp turmeric                          ½ tsp coriander powder

½ tsp mineral sea salt to taste

1 cup chopped vegetables-: ¼ cup each of carrots, green peas, broccoli and cauliflower

2-3 tbsp ghee

Toasted nuts or seeds and sunflower, alfafa or pea sprouts to garnish

 

Directions: 

Rinse the quinoa. Bring water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the ghee in a saucepan and stir-fry the quinoa and spices for 2 minutes. Add the quinoa, spices, salt and vegetables to the boiling water. Return to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is soft and fluffy. Add more salt if desired. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with roasted nuts or seeds and sprouts. Serve alone or with other vegetables or soup.