Curried Citrus Quinoa with Raisins and Toasted Almonds

Rating: 4.59 stars
46 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 30
  • 4 star values: 13
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

A refreshing and satisfying side dish. Also great for lunches! You may mix red quinoa with regular quinoa for a pretty color variation.

By toastyfrenchy

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Bring the quinoa, vegetable broth, and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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  • While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, honey, and curry powder in a mixing bowl. Stir in the cooked quinoa, red onion, and raisins; season to taste with sea salt. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator several hours until cold.

  • Stir in half of the toasted almonds immediately before serving. Sprinkle the remaining almonds over top to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
250 calories; protein 6.3g; carbohydrates 34.7g; fat 10.4g; sodium 112.7mg. Full Nutrition
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Jenwee99
Rating: 5 stars
05/13/2011
This is really good! I loved the curry flavor...it reminds me of the curry chicken salad I used to eat in Belgium. I made this recipe as is except I did add some fresh cracked pepper. Thanks for a new way to eat quinoa! Read More
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Barb Kavorkian
Rating: 3 stars
05/02/2012
This was good. I did use reduced sodium chicken broth instead of vegetable. Really didn't get the citrus flavor that much at all mostly curry. I really like curry but that is really the only flavor you taste. Would probably make it again using some orange zest in there as well and perhaps chopped carrots or celery or some kind of crunch. Read More
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46 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 30
  • 4 star values: 13
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Jenwee99
Rating: 5 stars
05/13/2011
This is really good! I loved the curry flavor...it reminds me of the curry chicken salad I used to eat in Belgium. I made this recipe as is except I did add some fresh cracked pepper. Thanks for a new way to eat quinoa! Read More
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(17)
HuskerGirl
Rating: 4 stars
08/21/2011
This was quite good. Had a wonderful flavor to it that made for a light and refreshing lunch. It makes a whole lot though- next time I will only make a half batch as I couldn't finish it in a week. But I will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing! Read More
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Barb Kavorkian
Rating: 3 stars
05/02/2012
This was good. I did use reduced sodium chicken broth instead of vegetable. Really didn't get the citrus flavor that much at all mostly curry. I really like curry but that is really the only flavor you taste. Would probably make it again using some orange zest in there as well and perhaps chopped carrots or celery or some kind of crunch. Read More
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lpugs
Rating: 5 stars
09/04/2011
I had had a salad like this about a week ago and wanted the recipe stumbled across this one and was so happy. This is so simple with a lot a flavour definitely a keeper. Read More
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glenna
Rating: 5 stars
08/22/2011
I changed this recipe by omiting the oil and raisens and cooked the sauce on the stove and served it hot. It was awesome! Read More
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BRIDGETCLARK
Rating: 5 stars
10/22/2011
This was delicious! I made for a picnic lunch side dish and it travelled beautifully. I only added the almonds upon serving (packed them seperately) to preserve the crunch. Loved it! Read More
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Sharon
Rating: 4 stars
02/02/2014
I really liked this recipe however I read the other reviews and served it warm. I also added chicken. I cooked chicken with chopped garlic onion and pepper. I served it as a main meal. Read More
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Ginny Blesener
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2013
This quinoa dish is wonderful and quick and easy to make. I cooked the quinoa in water and toasted my curry pwd. before adding. I didn't really get a lot of the citrus flavor as I think I added too much red onion. I love red onion though so it wasn't a negative for me. Will make this a lot! Read More
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Jamie Gallop
Rating: 5 stars
12/09/2011
Yummy!!! I didn't use all the sauce- it was a bit much for me and I added an extra dash of curry at the end (just to suit my taste). Amazingly yummy! Read More
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