Description
A delightful blend of nutty quinoa, aromatic curry, sweet golden raisins, and crunchy almonds that creates a comforting and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- Juice from 1 lemon (~2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped herbs (green onion, cilantro, parsley)
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold running water using a fine mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, water, and curry powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let it rest for an additional 5 minutes with the lid on.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped herbs, golden raisins, chickpeas, slivered almonds, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. This dish is great for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg