I know I've mentioned this before, but quinoa is a superawesome grain for vegetarians and vegans - its packed with protein and nutrients. In fact, its so good for you that its being considered a possible crop in NASA's Controlled Ecological Life Support System for long-duration manned spaceflights!
The curry and the lime in this salad give it that oomph that all salads need to be considered awesome. Eat it hot or cold - it's really filling, so it does make a great meal. Especially if you want to get your booty back in shape for the beach this summer!
Curried Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
1 cup water
3/4 cup dry quinoa
2 tsp curry
1/4 tsp fresh ginger
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp lime juice
1/2 can garbanzo beans
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup raisins
large handful shredded spinach
1. In a saucepan, combine the water, curry, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender. If it gets too dry add more water, and if there ends up being too much water, just simmer with the lid off for a couple of minutes. You can't mess up quinoa.
2. Combing quinoa with all other ingredients in a large bowl. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
The curry and the lime in this salad give it that oomph that all salads need to be considered awesome. Eat it hot or cold - it's really filling, so it does make a great meal. Especially if you want to get your booty back in shape for the beach this summer!
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Curried Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
1 cup water
3/4 cup dry quinoa
2 tsp curry
1/4 tsp fresh ginger
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp lime juice
1/2 can garbanzo beans
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup raisins
large handful shredded spinach
1. In a saucepan, combine the water, curry, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender. If it gets too dry add more water, and if there ends up being too much water, just simmer with the lid off for a couple of minutes. You can't mess up quinoa.
2. Combing quinoa with all other ingredients in a large bowl. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
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