Best Quinoa With Toasted Almonds And Cranberries Recipes

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CURRY QUINOA WITH ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES



Curry Quinoa With Almonds and Cranberries image

Very simple, healthy and delicious meal. If you like quinoa, you'll love this. I've brought it to many potlucks; it always gets positive remarks. I sometimes leave out the red onion for those you don't like uncooked onions. Be creative with this recipe. You can add or subtract any veggies.

Provided by bellaflora

Categories     Curries

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups quinoa
2 cups water or 2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup cranberries or 1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup blanched sliced almonds
3 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup diced red onion

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in medium bowl and soak for at least 1 hour, then drain liquid.
  • Boil water or broth and add quinoa, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  • In a blender add olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, sea salt, and pepper.
  • Pour this onto the cooked quinoa. Add grated vegetables, parsley, almonds, raisins, scallions and red onions; mix well and taste for seasonings.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy.

CRANBERRY AND CILANTRO QUINOA SALAD



Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad image

I got this recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combinations of the flavors.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
½ cup minced carrots
½ cup dried cranberries
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a saucepan, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in the quinoa, recover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
  • Once cold, stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, sliced almonds, carrots, and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

QUINOA SALAD WITH MINT, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES



Quinoa Salad with Mint, Almonds and Cranberries image

Are you tired of eating your leftover Thanksgiving meal? If you are, try this recipe. It is healthy and delicious. The combination of the minty mint and the sweet cranberries are so refreshing, just like a dip in the pool.

Provided by ConnorsTasteBuds

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup coarsely chopped mint leaves
½ cup dry-roasted almonds, unsalted
½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup coarsely chopped kale
½ cup sliced carrots
½ cup sliced celery
1 scallion, thinly sliced
18 grape tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, juiced
½ teaspoon lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 13 minutes. Stir in olive oil; fluff quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Stir mint, almonds, dried cranberries, kale, carrots, celery, scallion, grape tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 667.7 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

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