Recipe: Yellow Quinoa With Turmeric for Immune Support

This delicious Yellow Quinoa from Rachel Beller, MS, RDN, incorporates turmeric for a powerful (and delicious) punch that will brighten your plate while improving your health.

Ingredients (serves 2 or 3)
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups)
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup sliced raw almonds
1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 large carrot; optional)

Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until translucent.

2. Add the turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well for about 30 seconds, or until the spices are fragrant.

3. Add the 2 cups water and quinoa to the saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes.

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Stir the parsley, almonds, and shredded carrots (if using) into the quinoa, and serve warm or chilled.

5. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.

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