Grilled Pineapple and Red Curry Quinoa

Posted by Nikki N

18/09/2017

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Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 15-20 mins

Serves : 3-4

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Cuisine : African»Main»

Tags : Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mains, Recipes, vegan, Vegetarian

Main Ingredient : Semolina/Wheat

Recipe Type : Dinner

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 :

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