QUINOA LIME BIRYANI

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From Womens Health magazine. Reading through my magazine came across a number of summer salad recipes and they all looked great. I was inspired to make this and the Black Bean Mozarella salad tonight. Doubled the recipes to last for the week. Posted them here so I don't lose them.

Provided by WhatExit

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 limes
1 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons curry
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package shredded carrots
1 cup chickpeas
1 1/2 cups sliced scallions
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup raisins
3/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Zest lime to produce 1 1/2 tsp zest and then juice both limes.
  • In a saucepan combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, quinoa, water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, curry and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 - 20 min until quinoa turns transparent and liquid is absorbed. Cool and place in large bowl.
  • Add carrots, chickpeas, scallions, almonds and raisins. Toss.
  • In a small bowl combine 3 Tablespoons lime juice, zest, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk until blended and pour over quinoa. Toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 684.6, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 11.1, Protein 11.8

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