Indian-style quinoa with cranberries, pistachios, and mint
7
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Total time: 45 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 25 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
This easy make-ahead recipe marries traditional Indian flavors like mint, cinnamon, and curry powder with quinoa, cranberries, and pistachios for dish that provides a delicious variety of texture and flavor. It’s wonderful option for packed lunches. If you want to bulk it up a bit, stir in some shredded rotisserie chicken. It also makes a tasty side dish alongside fish, shrimp, or chicken. To make this ahead, prepare the recipe through step 3, but do not stir in the mint and chives. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour, and then stir in the mint and chives.
Ingredients
Uncooked quinoa
1 cup(s), rinsed
Low sodium vegetable broth
1¾ cup(s)
Curry powder
1 Tbsp
Table salt
1 tsp
Ground cinnamon
½ tsp
Uncooked string beans
½ pound(s), trimmed and halved crosswise
Olive oil
2 tsp
Celery
2 rib(s), large, sliced
Red onion
1 medium, chopped
Dried cranberries
½ cup(s)
Shelled pistachio nuts (unsalted, dry roasted or raw, no sugar added)
¼ cup(s), unsalted, chopped
Fresh mint leaves
¼ cup(s), lightly packed, torn
Chives
2 Tbsp, fresh, chopped
Lemon
1 item(s), medium, large, zest finely grated and lemon juiced
Instructions
1
Combine quinoa, broth, curry powder, salt, and cinnamon in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes; transfer to serving bowl and let cool.
2
Meanwhile, bring 1 inch of water to boil in medium nonstick skillet. Add green beans and cook, covered, until crisp-tender about 5 minutes. Drain in colander; rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain again. Add green beans to quinoa. Wipe skillet dry.
3
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add to quinoa along with all remaining ingredients; toss until mixed well. Serve at room temperature.
4
Per serving: 1 cup
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