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    Thai Quinoa (One Pot)

    Published: May 5, 2020 · Modified: Jul 13, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Thai Quinoa

    This one pot Thai quinoa is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s super easy to make, so delicious, and incredibly healthy! 

    Thai Quinoa in a pot with a wooden spoon on a marble countertop with fresh cilantro in the background

    I absolutely love quinoa! And apparently so do most of you guys! My one pot Mexican quinoa is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. So I thought it would be great to make a new one pot quinoa recipe with different spices and veggies.

    And that’s how I ended up with my Thai quinoa. It’s soooo good! And super easy to make! 

    What You Need: 

    • quinoa
    • vegetable broth
    • coconut milk 
    • canned diced tomatoes 
    • frozen green beans 
    • broccoli 
    • red bell pepper 
    • red curry paste 
    • curry powder
    • green onions 
    • salt, and pepper 

    As always, you can find the full ingredient list and the recipe instructions in a separate, printable recipe box at the end of this post. 

    quinoa, beans, broccoli, red bell pepper, and spices in a black pot on a marble countertop

    How to Make the One Pot Thai Quinoa: 

    STEP 1: Place the quinoa, the vegetable broth, the coconut milk, the diced tomatoes, the red curry paste, and the curry powder in a large pot and stir well. Cook on medium heat (without a lid). 

    STEP 2: After 6 minutes, add the bell pepper, the beans, and the green onions. 

    STEP 3: After 5 more minutes, add the broccoli. Stir well. 

    STEP 4: Cook 8-10 more minutes (on medium heat, no lid) or until the quinoa is ready. Season with salt and pepper. 

    quinoa with beans, bell pepper, and broccoli in a pot with a wooden spoon

    Recipe Notes: 

    • Not all red curry pastes are vegan, so make sure to check the label. 
    • As the spiciness often depends on the brand, I recommend checking your curry paste first before you add it to the quinoa. Adjust the amount to your personal liking.
    • Don’t worry about not having enough liquid in this recipe. The canned tomatoes, the coconut milk, and the vegetable broth will provide enough liquid to cook the quinoa. You don’t have to cook it separately. 

    More Delicious Quinoa Recipes You Might Like: 

    • One Pan Mexican Quinoa 
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    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

    I hope you like this one pot Thai quinoa as much as we do around here.

    If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina

    Thai Quinoa in a pot with a wooden spoon on a marble countertop with fresh cilantro in the background

    Thai Quinoa

    This one pot Thai quinoa is the perfect weeknight meal. It's super easy to make, so delicious, and incredibly healthy! 
    4.91 from 20 votes
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    Course: Entrées, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Thai
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 0
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 2 cups canned diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup frozen green beans
    • 1 red bell pepper, cut into medium-sized pieces
    • 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets
    • 2 green onions, cut into rings
    • 1 teaspoon red curry paste
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder

    Instructions

    • Place the quinoa, the vegetable broth, the coconut milk, the diced tomatoes, the red curry paste, and the curry powder in a large pot and stir well. Cook on medium heat (without a lid). 
    • After 6 minutes, add the bell pepper, the beans, and the green onions.
    • After 5 more minutes, add the broccoli. Stir well. 
    • Cook 8-10 more minutes (on medium heat, no lid) or until the quinoa is ready. Season with salt and pepper. 

    Notes

    • Not all red curry pastes are vegan, so make sure to check the label. 
    • As the spiciness often depends on the brand, I recommend checking your curry paste first before you add it to the quinoa. Adjust the amount to your personal liking. 
    • Don't worry about not having enough liquid in this recipe. The canned tomatoes, the coconut milk, and the vegetable broth will provide enough liquid to cook the quinoa. You don't have to cook it separately. 
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    Comments

    1. Tea

      May 19, 2023 at 11:29 pm

      Are the tomatoes supposed to be drained?

      Reply
      • Sina

        May 20, 2023 at 9:13 am

        No, you need the liquid. :-)

        Reply
    2. Dawn

      September 06, 2020 at 3:26 am

      5 stars
      AWESOME! The whole family loved this and came back for seconds. I served it over rice. The only change I made was to add some cayenne pepper (we like spicy) and extra curry paste.

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