Quinoa Lime Biryani

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Zest lime to produce 1 1/2 tsp zest and then juice both limes.
  2. 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.
  3. Add carrots, chickpeas, scallions, almonds and raisins. Toss.
  4. 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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

560 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 46.6g 17% DV
Fiber 13.2g 47% DV
Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9861.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1123mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 876mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 75.9mg 84% DV
Calcium 187mg 14% DV
Iron 3.7mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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