when time is tight – you have other things to do – just in from a spinning class or craving something tasty – this simple to make and super healthy vegan curry will save the day.
for 2 x hungry people you need –
- 1 x table spoon of coconut or other cooking oil
- 1 x red onion – diced
- 1 x garlic clove – crushed and chopped
- 2 cm piece of ginger – grated
- 1 x large pepper – de-seeded and sliced
- 1 x small packet of quorn “chicken” pieces or half a large packet
- curry powder to taste
- 1 x 250 g packet of pre cooked rice – your favourite flavour
- 1 x packet of spinach leaves
- 1 x lime – optional
- 2 x naan breads – optional
to make –
- melt cooking oil in a wok or large pan over a medium heat
- add onion and stir-fry for 1 x minute
- add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute
- throw in the “chicken” – pepper and half the curry powder you ll be using
- stir fry for a couple of minutes – until “chicken” is starting to thaw and colour slightly
- separate any chunks of rice by squeezing the packet – then add rice to the pan
- add 2 x tablespoons of water to the mix and stir fry until the quorn is cooked through
- add some more curry powder if you like along with the spinach
- stir the mix until the spinach has wilted to your liking
- serve your curry and rice with a squeeze of lime juice – and a warmed naan bread – both optional
this simple to make dish is super healthy – it ticks so many boxes by helping with recovery – replacing any carbs used today or getting ready for tomorrows activities – while the protein in the quorn helps tired muscles heal and the vitamins in the veg keep you bulletproof.