Pasta is a very delicious dish. Make it healthier and unique by using quinoa pasta. And to complete its great taste, use some coconut curry.
Your options are either to buy ready-to-cook quinoa pasta or make your own. It’s time consuming to make pasta on your own though. But this is still up to you, as long as you can prepare a scrumptious pasta meal.
Serving: 1
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa pasta
1 can organic coconut milk
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon garlic (grated)
1/2 yellow onion (diced)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
dash of cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
dash of Himalayan salt
2 tablespoons coconut aminos (raw)
11/2 tablespoons maple syrup (pure)
Direction:
1. Boil water in a pot.
2. Toss quinoa pasta in the boiling water.
3. Stir consistently.
4. Heat and melt coconut oil in a separate pot.
5. Spread the oil evenly.
6. Add minced garlic and onion, and sauté.
7. Add coconut milk, followed by curry powder, coconut aminos, cinnamon, maple syrup, garlic, and salt.
8. Stir to combine all ingredients. Remove from heat after 3 minutes.
9. Check the pasta. Remove from heat if it’s tender. Transfer into a serving bowl.
10. Pour coconut curry over the pasta, and serve.
It’s that easy to cook quinoa pasta with coconut curry sauce! You can double or triple the provided measurement here depending on the number of people you are going to feed.
So, why quinoa pasta is a healthy dish? Let’s break down some of the benefits.
1. Quinoa contains fiber, iron, lysine, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B2, along with other vitamins and minerals.
2. Quinoa reduces blood pressure, lessens the risk of diabetes, and prevents heart disease.
3. Quinoa can add energy.
4. Coconut oil is a great source of saturated fat (good).
5. Coconut oil aids in controlling body weight.
6. Coconut oil has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.
7. Coconut oil regulates blood cholesterol levels.
8. Coconut oil protects hair and skin.
If you loved this delicious dish then do not forget to share this awesome recipe with your friends and family!!!
