Warm Zucchini Quinoa

1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add garlic, turmeric, and coriander and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add quinoa and toast for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and allow quinoa to sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Then remove lid and fluff quinoa with a fork.

2. Meanwhile, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add sliced zucchini and then sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute until zucchini is golden brown or even blackened (I like it a bit charred) on the edges.

3. Stir zucchini slices into fluffed quinoa and serve warm.