Quinoa Pilaf With Curry Powder

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 large onion cut in half and sliced into thin semi circular slices
• 1 red bell pepper finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper , finely diced
• 1 - 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons cayenne or paprika powder, as per taste
• 2-4 tablespoons Olive oil (dependign on how well done you want your onions)
• Salt to taste
• chopped Cilantro for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving
• 1/2 cup Walnuts

1. Bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. In the meantime, rinse the quinoa several times, drain, and add it to the water. Lower the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 10 - 12 minutes until the water is absorbed and the seeds have sprouted a tail. Cover and set aside.
2. Toast the walnuts lightly, break into pieces and set aside
3. Heat the oil in a wide pan and add the onions. Saute on low heat and allow the onion to turn a light caramelized brown. Add the peppers at this point along with the turmeric, cayenne and curry powder. once the peppers wilt, add salt as per your preference (remember, you need to account for the quinoa as well).
4. Cook down until most of the water from the peppers have evaporated and then add the cooked quinoa. Fold gently to combine the vegetables. Taste and Adjust for seasoning. Garnish with cilantro and sprinkle the walnuts as per taste. Serve warm with a side of Raita, tsatziki, or plain sour cream. Spritz some lemon juice on the quinoa if you prefer.

quinoa, water, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, olive oil, salt, cilantro, lemon wedges, walnuts

Taken from food52.com/recipes/23610-quinoa-pilaf-with-curry-powder (may not work)