Grilled Pineapple and Red Curry Quinoa
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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 15-20 mins

Serves : 3-4
Ingredients:

    210g/7.5oz quinoa
    500ml/17fl oz water
    1 stalk lemongrass
    2 pcs. kaffir lime leaves
    1.5 tsp. salt
    150g/5.25oz pineapple slices
    14g/0.5oz fresh basil leaves, chopped
    14g/0.5oz fresh mint leaves, chopped
    2 tsp. red curry paste
    2 tbsp. coconut oil
    62.5ml/2fl oz olive oil
    2 tsp. lime juice

Method:
  1. Combine water, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tbsp. coconut oil in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Leave lid on for another 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork. Discard lemongrass and kaffir.
  5. Set pineapple slices on a grill set to 220C/430F. Char for 3 minutes on each side. Chop into bit-size chunks.
  6. Whisk red curry paste, lime juice, 1 tbsp. coconut oil, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
  7. Toss cooked quinoa, pineapples, dressing, basil, and cilantro in a bowl.