Curried Quinoa Salad With Yogurt Cumin Dressing Food

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the Quinoa in a frying pan for about 5 minutes or until it begins to pop.
• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and add toasted quinoa.
• Cover and simmer over a medium heat for about 15 - 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Put quinoa in a large bowl and let cool.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and add onion, fry onion over a medium heat until the onion begins to soften, add curry powder and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Whisk together in a bowl the remaining oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over quinoa. Stir in reserved onion mixture, carrot, red pepper, apricots, cashews, green onion, and parsley.
• Serve.

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD WITH YOGURT-CUMIN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together all the dressing ingredients. Refrigerate.
• Heat the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa and curry powder or garam masala, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes (water should be absorbed).
• Meanwhile, combine the green onions, chickpeas, carrots and cranberries in a large bowl.
• When the quinoa is done, either toss with the veggies or place on plates and top with the veggies.
• Serve drizzled with the dressing.

CURRIED QUINOA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes; add quinoa and cook and stir until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Pour broth into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add curry and chile powders; cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add tomatoes, cucumber and onion to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Stir before serving.