Candace Dorsey 6/8/21 Candace Dorsey 6/8/21

Curry Quinoa with Spicy Roasted Carrots and a Lime Mint Yogurt Sauce

Apparently, an Indian-inspired side dish is a perfect addition to an outdoor barbeque because the “barbeque” I went to, as well in fact an outdoor pizza party with hotdogs to cook on the fire. Haha, there was no theme but it did not matter because this side dish ended up being the theme of the night!

And just like the barbeque, there is no rhyme or reason to this recipe other than the fact that it tastes amazing! Who would have ever thought that a yogurt sauce that tastes like a coconut lime margarita could cut through the spicy roasted carrots and a flavor bomb of fluffy quinoa? Topped with the crunchy spicy granola-like mixture and you will find yourself going to flavor town! (I can’t believe I just said that!)

Curry Quinoa with Spicy Roasted Carrots and a Lime Mint Yogurt Sauce - The perfect Indian-inspired side dish that is fresh, flavorful, and family-friendly!

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Curry Quinoa with Spicy Roasted Carrots and a Lime Mint Yogurt Sauce - The perfect Indian-inspired side dish that is fresh, flavorful, and family-friendly!

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Ingredients

Curry Quinoa

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 Tbsp grass-fed butter, coconut oil, or ghee
1 Tbsp hot madras curry powder (or regular curry powder)
1 tsp salt

Spicy Roasted Carrots

1 large bag of carrots (or tri-color carrots)
1 Tbsp salt-free spicy seasoning
1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp salt

Lime Mint Yogurt Sauce

½ cup organic plain yogurt (lactose-free or dairy)
½ juice of lime + zest
½ tsp organic sugar
1-2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves
½ tsp salt

Topping blend

2 Tbsp coconut flakes
2 Tbsp chopped almonds
1 tsp no-salt spicy seasoning
¼ tsp salt

Garnish: cilantro and lime wedges

Directions

Add all ingredients (from curry quinoa) to a medium pot and prepare quinoa as instructed on the package.

**What I like to do to save time - add all ingredients (from curry quinoa) to a rice cooker and cook on the white rice setting.

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Peel and cut carrots longways. In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots, seasonings, and oil. Toss to combine. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place carrots on the tray. Try not to overcrowd the carrots for even cooking! Cook for 20 min until cooked through and crispy. If you have thicker carrots, you may need to flip carrots over and cook for an additional 15-20 min.
To make the yogurt sauce, simply add all ingredients to a processor or nutri-bullet and blend until fully corporated. Taste test first before setting aside. You may need to add 1 Tbsp increments of water for desired sauce consistency.
In a small bowl, combine the topping blend until fully incorporated.
To assemble your side dish, layer the following components on a serving platter: Curry quinoa, spicy roasted carrots, yogurt sauce, chopped cilantro, and sprinkle topping blend! Enjoy!