Nutty quinoa salad

 
                             Nutty Quinoa Salad
 
 Recipe By     : The New Basics
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegan                            Ethnic
                 Grains                           Vegetarian
                 Asian                            Healthwise
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      cups          quinoa
    4      cups          water
    1      cup           golden raisins
      1/2  cup           sesame oil
    6                    scallions -- sliced
    1      cup           peanuts -- roasted
    1      cup           mandarin oranges -- sections
    4      tablespoons   fresh mint -- chopped
    4      tablespoons   orange zest -- grated
 
 1.  Combine the quina and water in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. 
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Then add the raisins and
continue cooking until al the liquid has evaporated, 5 minutes.  Remove the pan
from the heat and spread the mixture out on a baking sheet.  Let it cool
completely.
 2.  In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and raisins with all the remaining
ingredients.  Toss gently and serve.
 
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 Per serving: 450 Calories; 25g Fat (48% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 50g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 21mg Sodium