Coconut quinoa curry with cauliflower rice

This dairy free, vegetarian coconut quinoa curry with cauliflower rice is the ultimate healthy meal - packed with 6.5 serves of vegetables, with an easy vegan option, seriously delicious!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 4 hrs 15 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon rice bran or canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon grated fresh turmeric (or 1 teaspoon ground)
1 tablespoon massaman curry paste
2 ½ cups (300g) 2cm cubed orange kumarasweet-potatoX
2 cups small broccoli florets
400g can chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX, drained and rinsed
400g can diced tomatoes
½ x 400g can light coconut milk
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
¼ cup quinoa
1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce
1 teaspoon miso paste
1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 cauliflower head, chopped into florets

To serve
1 cup finely sliced red cabbage
½ cup fresh coriandercilantroX
2 red chillies, finely sliced (optional)

Instructions

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Preheat slow cooker on high heat.
In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric and curry paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to slow cooker.
Add next 12 ingredients, stir well and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3-4 hours (or longer if you are at work).
Just before serving, place cauliflower florets in food processor and pulse until it resembles rice grains.
Divide curry between 4 serving dishes and serve with cauliflower ‘rice’, topped with cabbage, coriander and red chilli (if using).

Variations

If you prefer, you can warm cauliflower rice in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Make it vegan: Check miso, stock and curry paste are vegan.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 423 cal

Kilojoules 1770 kJ

Protein 18 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 55 g

Sugar 26 g

Dietary fibre 16 g

Sodium 790 mg

Calcium 180 mg

Iron 4.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.