It's gettin' hot in here! Fiery and hot, spicy red sriracha quinoa is not for the faint of heart! The perfect taste bud poppin' Asian side dish recipe to please all of your spicy loving gluten-free and vegan friends!
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Can you handle the heat? My spicy red sriracha quinoa is guaranteed to give your taste buds a kick! This time of year I know I tend to crave spicier foods and I'm blaming that on the cold! After our #blizzard2016 this past weekend (30 inches!!!), not even all the baking and mugs of hot tea and coffee can complete the job. But add some super spicy foods and I may be able to get my body temperature back up to normal levels!
There are many ways to bring the heat and those foods range from innocent looking green peppers to intensely red chili pastes. When I think of spicy foods, red is the color that always comes to mind. Hot, intense, heartthrob red. So why not make an all red dish that raises the thermometer to high heights? When outside your window all you see is white, a pop of red, indoors and in your belly, is more than welcome and will keep you alert and trucking along!
Keeping in mind the need for nutritious "super" food to keep us healthy while we are stuck indoors, but still wanting all the heat we can get, a super pseudo-grain that fits the red criteria comes to mind. RED quinoa! Red quinoa is the more ostentatious sister to our iconic golden quinoa and has a chewier, nuttier texture. With that extra pop of color it still packs all the protein, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants we want! If you're like me and you love colorful foods, but you haven't tried red quinoa yet, what are you waiting for? My suggestion is you try Village Harvest brand. Not just their red quinoa, but all their rice and grains are natural, unprocessed and provide another benefit to the world. Village Harvest is so passionate about the global good, bringing innovative cooking to your home kitchen with their products and then donating 1% of their profits to support global communities in sustainability, education, and social development projects. Now if that doesn't warm your soul even more, I don't know what will!
Now that we have two warming criteria met for this spicy red dish, the one thing we're missing is the SPICE! Like I said, many cuisines and foods can bring the heat and since Village Harvest is all about the global experience, an Asian-inspired spicy dish seemed like the best choice. Say hello to sriracha and chili paste! Red and spicy hot, but with the best chili pepper flavor. I'm warm just thinking about it!
I bet you thought I would be going with harissa, but let's move a bit more East is spicy flavors! I'd been scared to use sriracha in the past, maybe too spicy for me, but when the craving kicks in the sriracha spiciness is all that will do! Did you see the breaking news last week about sriracha packets coming out? Now you can warm up your food anywhere you go! Maybe ketchup packets will become a thing of the past now. I hope not! My heart still flutters with love for the best red condiment out there! I even included some good old ketchup in this recipe. The more red the better! Maybe I should invest in some of that sriracha ketchup....best of both reds!
I didn't feel like stopping the fiery red with just sriracha. I took it a bit further (hopefully not to far) by adding some simple chili paste too. As I was mixing the spicy concoction together and my nose was tingling with the heat, I thought I may have lost it. But when you're going for spicy heat, all lines must be crossed! I mean, the sweet ketchup and nutty red quinoa would balance it out...right?
That's one of my favorite things about spicy foods, by the way. That smell! You can smell the heat of the chilis and spice. We're all heard the stories of the sriracha factory smell causes Californians to complain. I don't know how I would be living right next to the factory, but inside my own kitchen, making one simple dish, I find the smell pretty endearing! Just have to make sure you don't touch your eyes with any spicy red residue!
Even though my stomach may not always agree with my desire for spice and my love for the aroma, its learned to take one for the team in the name of warmth! The rest of my body knows how much I LOVE hot foods and I'm not just talking about spice here. My coffee and tea must be BOILING for me to drink it. If it's even lukewarm, I can't drink it. My mouth is constantly being burned and I'm surprised my taste buds are even still alive. (Maybe that's why I can handle a little some "heat" nowadays!) If your not so spice and heat tolerant, you can tone this dish down. You, my friend, are in control of the spice here, let me show you!
Spicy Red Sriracha Quinoa
Spicy Red Sriracha Quinoa
It's gettin' hot in here! Fiery and hot, spicy red sriracha quinoa is not for the faint of heart! The perfect taste bud poppin' Asian side dish recipe to please all of your spicy loving gluten-free and vegan friends!
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Village Harvest Red Quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 Shallot (diced)
- For the Sauce:
- 2 TB Brown Rice Vinegar
- 1 TB Coconut Aminos
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 to 2 Tsp Sriracha (plus more for topping)
- Β½ to 1 Tsp Chili Paste
- Β½ Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 TB Ketchup
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
- Toasted Sesame Seeds (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the quinoa with the shallot, according to package directions.
- In the meantime, create the spicy sauce in a small bowl.
- Combine all sauce ingredients and mix together. Once the quinoa has absorbed all the water and finished cooking, fluff with a fork and pour in the spicy sauce.
- You can top each serving with toasted sesame seeds and additional sriracha if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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Funny that I say I need my food HOT. But I really enjoyed this spicy red sriracha quinoa COLD from the fridge. If you want to talk about perfect winter weather leftovers, this spicy quinoa is how to do it! The cold spicy comfort food still warmed the soul just right! Quinoa is a fantastic dish to eat as leftovers or nice and hot, soΒ it does make a great take-to-work lunch option! So no matter what "temperature" you eat this dish at, the spice is still there ready to warm! Are you ready to get your red on? Go pick up some Village Harvest red quinoa, sriracha, chili paste, and ketchup and get at it! Your winter-chilled body will thank you! (Just have a glass of almond milk nearby to soothe the mouth π )
So tell me:
+ Are you a sriracha lover?
+ When you think of spicy food, what comes to mind?
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Susan
My son and I have just discovered how much we enjoy quinoa. We both enjoy spicy food so I'm excited to try your recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This is the dish for you then!!! I hope you enjoy π
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Wow this is packed with so much flavor! My husband loves Sriracha, I bet he would enjoy this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
He totally will!
Emily@Oat&Sesame
This recipe is perfect for my husband. He puts sriracha on everything. Top it with a veggie and we're talking dinner - soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
YES!!! He will sure love the dish!
Deborah Davis
This dish looks so mouthwatering!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Miz Helen
Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Amberjane
Looks like it might blow my head off but I am always willing to try things once!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always try!
Tish
What a great simple dish. I love the added spice.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A lot of added heat! Thanks.
The Vegan 8
Such a great idea to combine both sriracha and quinoa and the color is fabulous!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Going all red! Thanks!
Chris
Looks delicious!
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven
This looks so good, Rebecca! I LOVE quinoa! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everyone does! Thanks Sina!
Charlotte
i've never tried red quinoa before! I've never heard of it actually I will definitely have to check it out, we love normal Quinoa
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Then you will love red as well!
Jessica
I can't wait to try this! I love sriracha.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is fab! Thanks!
Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi
This sounds amazing! Can you believe I have never tried Sriracha? I must fix that ASAP! I do like spicy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It took me awhile to try it too! Don't worry!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
I love sriracha and quinoa, but I would never have dreamed about pairing them together, what a great combination! I won't be able to take as much heat, but my husband will love to ramp it up! Ginger and sesame and throw in some roasted veggies and I'll be a happy girl!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Quinoa moves to the dark side π but spicy Asian is always a good pairing for so many things!
Sam @ Pixel Sprout
Love Sriracha and quinoa together! Also, love that you put the vinegar in too. Great recipe. Can't wait to try it out.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks so much Sam!
Lindsay @ The Toasted Pine Nut
Oh girl!! You read my mind with this!! Bring on the heat :))
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Spice it up!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth
Two of my favourite things: Quinoa & Sriracha. Def need to try this π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Thanks Giselle!
Melissa @ vegan does it
I love spicy foods, but I must confess I'm not a fan of Sriracha. Not sure what it is about it, but it's just not for me! I know, I know crazy in this Sriracha obsessed food world. But quinoa I love! And this still looks yummy ( minus the Sriracha).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I dare you to try it again here!
Ivanna
Sounds yummy I am obsessed with Sriracha. I'll have to give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's so good!
Bethany
This is so pretty. π I don't really like my food too spicy, but I'm sure it's great for those who do!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just tone it down a bit! I promise the flavors are stunning!
Mel@avirtualvegan.com
If it's got spice then I'm in and I love sriracha! A great, healthy and easy dinner idea. Thank you for sharing :O)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Spice is always inviting π Thanks Mel!
The Food Hunter
This looks spicy! I love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
What a great comment!
Howie Fox
Sriracha is the best! If quinoa wasn't so darn expensive over here in Europe, I'd buy it more often, but for now I just stick to my oats or to instant couscous >_<
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's a tragedy! I'll send yo some! I have more than enough!
Simi
Love Sriracha. Love Quinoa. Never thought to combine both. I will be trying this recipe asap. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, great! Thanks Simi!
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health
i use sriracha in everything..it starts with my morning eggs and sometimes even in salads.. love this combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everything can use a little sriracha π
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com
This looks wonderful, Rebecca! I love love love Spicy food AND Quinoa! This recipe is perfect for me π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Awesome! Thank you so much Vanessa!
Sophia @Veggies dont bite
WHY IS THIS NOT ON MY PLAT ALREADY?!! I'm yelling. Sorry. I just get a little flustered when I see hot sauce...
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Bahahahahaha! Hot spiciness tends to bring out the crazy π
Jenn
Bring on the heat! LOVE sriracha!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
One great condiment!
Regina L. L. Wells
Another one of your delicious recipes that is right up my alley. I haven't tried Red Quinoa, but you said the magic word when you said it's even nuttier than regular Quinoa. Love the extra kick with the chili paste in this recipe. This will surely be a favorite of my husband's too! Thank you for this treat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This sounds like ti will be a winner for you then!
Crystal
This recipe looks amazing, it looks like something I could get my husband to eat too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Any guy will love this healthy spicy dish!
Evi @ greenevi
I always buy red quinoa, it is my favourite type.
Awesome recipe, that's exactly how I love it: ketchup, sriracha and sesame seeds ;).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Red quinoa hold up much better to anything you throw at it!
Laura
My husband would go crazy for this! I am envisioning the possibilities--of course the kids and I might need a version with some coconut milk or something LOL....
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Make the toned down version and just add MORE spice to your husbands π
Elena
You can't go wrong with sriracha! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's right!
Kaylor Little
Sounds great! I love quinoa so I am always looking for new recipes and flavors for it. Pinning for later! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This will be perfect and new to try then!
Mandy
Holy spicy deliciousness!! I've been craving and eating more spicy foods these days with the colder weather, too! Instantly warms me up. We've been on a spicy kale and broccoli kick...I'm thinking that would go perfectly with this bowl right here! YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know!! I can't get enough spicy (or Asian) food right now!!!
Omg...roasted spicy broccoli....now I have another craving!
Kathy Hester
Qunioa and sriracha sounds like a dinner plan to me! Red quinoa is my favorite. I feel like it doen't have the hint of bitterness that the white does.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! I almost feel like it's a totally different "grain/seed" than golden!
Manila Spoon
I love Sriracha so I love the spicy kick you added in the quinoa! Looks so flavorful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's so great! Thanks dear!
Megan - The Emotional Baker
I love quinoa, but don't have it often enough. With sriracha, I bet this is so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Go make some!
Hannah
I'm pretty much down for spicyness no matter what the weather is :). This looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yea, you can never go wrong with that!
Jess @hellotofit
Mmm bringing out the Sriracha; I love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Never too much spice π
jenn peters
Oh man does this look good!? I love sriracha on everything π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It tends to be a loving favorite!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
I have sriracha on my shopping list! I would love a huge bowl of this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect! You'll love it!
heather @french press
oh baby, I do like it hot, and red is my signature color, so this dish speaks to me on ALL levels!! what a delicious side dish to all things asian inspired
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha, thanks Heather!! Be sure to whip some up then!
Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
This looks amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I love my dishes hot and spicy! That's why I make lot's of curries.
I know I would enjoy this! Thanks for sharing this great recipe! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!!! Spicy curry is delish!! Thanks Neil!
Harriet Emily
I have a serious obsession with spicy food - I love it so much! This spicy sriracha quinoa sounds amazing Rebecca, I've never tried quinoa with sriracha before. That's such a great idea - I can't wait to make this! The sauce sounds incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everything is good with sriracha...right? Hahaha!
Farrah
Oh helllsss yes, sriracha and quinoa!! π I love the sound of this!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Got that right!!!! Spice it up!!
Felice Raina
This is just so yummy π I want it now! Lol it's 12:30 am and i'm drooling over this dish
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No harm there π Spicy is good ALL the time π
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious
My husband adds sriracha to everything. He would love this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally MAN-approved π
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
I'm a total wuss and can barely handle hot tamales but my husband LOVES Sriracha so I'm making this especially for him. Now that's love!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hehe, well just tone it down a bit for you π The flavors rock!!
Regina
I LOVE Sriracha!! And also red quinoa. This looks like one red, hot and delicious bowl of comfort food.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes!!! Thanks my friend!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma
Sriracha is one thing I haven't gotten into though I'm always tempted to experiment. Now I really want some - perfect for this cold weather!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Keep experimenting!!! I feel like you would love it!!! (All your savory breakfasts π )
Shipra
Thank you for sharing this! I'm trying to eat healthier this year and will love to give this recipe a go! It looks wonderfully tasteful π
Xoxo, Shipra (from the Blogging Elite) http://www.theshipradiaries.com
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And you won't be missing any flavor!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
You brought the heat on this one, looks good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Sharon π
Min
REd never looked so sexy! love adding sriracha and ketchup to my fried rice so this is right up my alley! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea!!! Bring on all the sexy red π
Tiffany
I love anything with sriracha sauce. This is a great healthy side!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes!! Thanks Tiffany!
Holly @ My Plant-Based Family
I don't have a lot of experience with red quinoa but I think I'll give it a try! I don't think I can handle that much sriracha though. My husband would love it! He likes it hot!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can tone your bowl done!
Sarah
Did someone say SRIRACHA? This looks simply delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, yes!!! xo
Lucie
I think I'm more like a Sriracha worshipper π that might be taking it too far but love just doesn't cut it. Spicy food all the way! Bonus points for the appearance of quinoa π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, yes!!! Well worship away!! Thank you Lucie π
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
This looks gorgeous! But I think my mouth might explode! You say that the spice factor is tone down-able, but chili paste AND sriracha still sounds pretty toned up to me. I'll take my bowl with just ketchup please π Nice, sweet, innocent ketchup <3 When I think of spicy food what comes to mind? Mild salsa. And my tongue burning off. But I do like the color scheme here! Hope you are slowly but surely defrosting up there and can dig yourself out soon π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I should have given you a bottle of ketchup for Christmas, but disguised it and it would actually be the sriracha ketchup π You wouldn't know what hit yea!
Nahahahaha! Mild wild π
I'm cooking up a new recipe right now...and it's spicy...and in the oven...and making the house smell...like SPICE!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
I started drooling when I read through the ingredients list! Sounds amazing!
Best,
Chrystal
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you dear!
Marilyn Lesniak
I just started using sriacha. I have pinned this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! Can't wait to hear how you like it!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors
Oh I would happily eat this entire bowl thank you!! Love sriracha, it's like a little party in my mouth every time I eat it. It's replaced ketchup for me already, packets or not!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! It is a party in the mouth π But it will never replace ketchup!
Rosevine Cottage Girls
Looks yummy!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
This would go perfectly with the falafel and curried cauliflower and sweet potatoes I'm having for lunch! Wish I could have some magically appear at work! NOMS.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Falafel, yes!! I'll virtually send you some π
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
What a flavorful side dish option!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Tara!
Bradleigh Huizinga
This looks delicious! I love quinoa, sriracha, and aminos. π I'll have to pin this for later. π I love your blog!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! I hope you give it a try!
Quirky Homemaker
I don't think I've had red quinoa before! I'll have to try it. This looks super yummy. I LOVE spicy food.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's great and super nuttier and a bit chewier!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
I could eat quinoa and sriracha every day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's what I like to hear!
Emily
I love quinoa, but is this really hot? I'm not a HUGE hot and spicy food person, but I'm willing to try new things for my family members! :))
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Give it a go! Just use the toned down amounts!
Brittany
I might actually be able to get my boyfriend to try Quinoa with this recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I bet he will be fan π
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday
I adore sriracha and all things spicy, so this basically sounds perfect! When I cook for my family, I usually have to tone it down and then add extra sriracha/chili flakes/chili paste to my own serving π And you're sooo right about smelling the spice - when my (Indian) friends cook, we have to turn on the exhaust fans so our eyes don't tear up!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yay! When I'm cooking for just my brother and I, I load in the spice!
Emily
I love spicy food, so this looks so tasty to me! I may have to tone it down for my 2 young daughters though. π
Pinning & stumbling. π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, a bit π Thanks dear!
Lauren
Pinning this for later, yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!!!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
ooh love siracha and your right it's great on Quinoa!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
One of the best spicy condiments!
Linda @ Veganosity
Holy fireballs that looks good! I love red quinoa and sriracha is my favorite condiment. I put it on almost everything. Red is the color that comes to mind when I think of spicy food.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This quinoa is for you then π
Nadia
Ooo yummy yummy! Doesn't that sound delicious π Love quinoa AND sriracha! This is definitely a winner in my book π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Agreed! SPICY protein power!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
Doesn't this look amazing! You have the best food ideas. Hope you are warm in all this snow!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
Pinned too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Julie!!! xoxo
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi)
This looks fab - and definitely agree about spice warming you up! π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best "natural" way to warm up, eh? π
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
I LOVE sriracha! There is just so much flavor loaded in this quinoa making it the perfect side dish for any meal π
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Agreed! It's always a fabulous quick side!
Angela
I love sriracha and this dish sounds fabulous! I'm looking forward to trying it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Angela!