Best Curried Quinoa Pilaf Recipes

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CURRIED QUINOA PILAF



Curried Quinoa Pilaf image

Experiment with our Curried Quinoa Pilaf for a dish as easy as curried rice. Our Curried Quinoa Pilaf has a built-in bonus of nutty, earthy quinoa flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 5 servings, about 3/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed, toasted
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 tsp. curry powder
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 pkg. (2 oz.) slivered almonds, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Add broth, quinoa, raisins and curry powder; stir. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 minutes or until broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in carrots and almonds; cover. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

CURRIED QUINOA PILAF SALAD



CURRIED QUINOA PILAF SALAD image

Categories     Side     Vegetarian

Yield 4 side portions

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. curry powder
Salt to taste
1/3 c. raisins
1/3 c. cashews

Steps:

  • Bring water or broth to a boil. Add quinoa, ginger, and curry powder. Simmer, covered, until quinoa is soft and fluffy (approx. 12-15 minutes). Stir in raisins and cashews. Salt to taste.

CURRIED QUINOA PILAF SALAD



Curried Quinoa Pilaf Salad image

Curried vegetarian quinoa salad is a healthy and low-fat side dish that is delicious hot as a pilaf or cold as a quinoa salad. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. See also: More quinoa recuoes

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ginger
dash salt
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • Bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the quinoa and spices.
  • Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until quinoa is soft and fluffy. Stir in raisins and cashews.
  • More quinoa recipes:
  • Quinoa Salad with Vegetables
  • Quinoa Salad with Pecans and Fresh Herbs
  • Quinoa with Garlic and Parmesan
  • Spicy Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad
  • Low-Fat Lemon Cilantro Quinoa
  • Low Fat Quinoa Salad
  • More easy quinoa recipes to try
  • Shopping for quinoa

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