Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Curried Red Quinoa Vegetable, Raisin Salad

1 cup red quinoa
1 1/2 tsp Vegetable oil
1/2 Diced Red Onion
1 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger Root
1/2 Fresh Jalapeno, diced , seeds removed
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp curry powder
1 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup fresh green vegetables, broccoli, green beans( steamed for 2 minutes in microwave)
rinse in cold water and set aside

3 cups water
1 cup red quinoa
Bring water to Boil and stir occasionally for 20-25 minutes until tender
strain in a china cap and rinse, set aside to cool.

Place oil and diced onion, ginger and jalapeno in a sauce pan. Saute on medium high heat
for four to five minutes.

Stir in curry powder, cumin and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.

To serve hot: add vegetables and quinoa to pot with the raisins

To serve cool : add vegetables, quinoa in a mixing bowl with raisins

Garnish with cilantro and scallions



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