Lime Biryani Salad

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Lime Biryani Salad
Wed, 05-21-2008 - 11:07am
I made this to take to work for dinner last night. It's really good!! I added a packet of splenda to the dressing, b/c it was too tart for me without it. I also used the whole can of chick peas. You can leave out the currants/raisins, but since I'm in Phase 3 I left them in. There's only a few in each serving, anyway.
Lime Biryani Salad
This spicy curry dish offers plenty of iron and vitamin E
Maureen Callahan, R.D.

A great reason other than margaritas to spring for fresh limes: Their crisp tang pairs perfectly with spicy curry in this Indian-style salad. Quinoa is packed with carbs and complete proteins, so you're left happily stuffed--and energized.

2 limes
1 c dry quinoa
1 1/4 c water
3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 tsp curry seasoning (such as Spice Islands)
3/4 tsp salt
1 package (10 oz) shredded carrots
1 c no-salt-added canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c thinly sliced scallions
1/4 c sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 c dried currants or golden raisins


3/8 tsp pepper

1. Zest or finely grate one lime to produce 1 1/2 teaspoons zest, then juice both limes.
2. In a saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, quinoa, water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, curry seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until quinoa turns transparent and liquid is absorbed. Cool and place in a large bowl.
3. Add carrots, chickpeas, scallions, almonds, and currants. Toss.
4. In a small bowl, combine remaining 3 tablespoons lime juice, zest, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/8 teaspoon pepper; whisk until well blended. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss. Divide evenly into four salad bowls.

Makes four servings. Per serving: 431 calories, 14 g fat (1.9 g saturated), 511 mg sodium, 60 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 17 g protein

TIP If you can't find curry seasoning, make your own using 1 teaspoon of curry powder, 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon

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