Herby Apricot Quinoa Recipes

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QUINOA SALAD WITH APRICOTS AND PISTACHIOS



Quinoa Salad With Apricots and Pistachios image

Make and share this Quinoa Salad With Apricots and Pistachios recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1/3 cup dried apricot, quartered (about 10)
1/3 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup shelled dry-roasted pistachios
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons mirin or 2 tablespoons riesling wine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2-1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • To prepare the salad, combine water, quinoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Drain the quinoa mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
  • Combine quinoa mixture, lettuce, and next 8 ingredients (lettuce through black pepper) in a large bowl; set aside.
  • To prepare the vinaigrette, combine reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, lime rind, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture, and toss well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 505.9, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 14.6, Protein 9

QUINOA SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND APRICOTS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries and Apricots Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Alqualonde

Number Of Ingredients 12

Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette:
3/4 cups (175 mL) quinoa
1/3 cup (75 mL) dried cranberries
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped dried apricots
6 green onions chopped
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange zest
2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp (5 mL) grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch each salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Using fine mesh sieve, rinse quinoa well. In small saucepan, combine quinoa with 1½ cups/375 mL water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 18 minutes or until quinoa is translucent and all of the water has been absorbed. 2. Remove pan from heat; fluff quinoa with fork. Gently stir in cranberries, apricots, green onions, salt and pepper. Let cool for 20 minutes; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 24 hours. 3. For vinaigrette, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice and ginger. In thin steady stream, gradually whisk in olive oil. Whisk in salt and pepper. 4. Gently toss salad with Citrus Ginger Vinaigrette until well coated. Tip: Later in the summer, substitute about 2 cups/500 mL wild or cultivated blueberries for the dried cranberries and apricots.

MIDDLE EASTERN QUINOA & APRICOTS



Middle Eastern Quinoa & Apricots image

This is a sweetish healthy side dish, or vegan main dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving. I use a packaged mix of the 3 grains but I suppose you can use what ever grains you like. I am going to try this with brown rice.

Provided by Jozieo

Categories     Grains

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup of mixed quinoa, Red Lentils & Bulgar Wheat
3 -6 chopped apricots
2 tablespoons raisins
3 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a pot:.
  • Stir fry the grains in 1 Tbsp oil for 3 minutes.
  • Add chopped apricots, raisins, spices and stir.
  • Add 2 1/4 c hot or boiling water.
  • Bring to boil, cover pot and simmer on a low flame for 34-45 minutess. (All the water should be absorbed).
  • Turn off stove and let sit an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
  • (my hubbie likes this cold too).

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