Moroccan Quinoa Salad

By Greywolf

Looneyspoons' recipe for a quick and easy quinoa salad.

Ingredients

• STEP 1 INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa (if not pre-rinsed put in a mesh strainer and run cold water over it for about 30 seconds)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1 tsp medium curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp honey (or sugar)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• STEP 2 INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup each - finely chopped red bell pepper, grated carrots (packed), diced English cucumber (peeled)
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint leaves
• Lots of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

STEP 1 DIRECTIONS:

Combine all of STEP 1 INGREDIENTS in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid absorbed. Remove from heat. Let stand covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and leave uncovered to cool completely.

When quinoa is cool, transfer to large mixing bowl.

STEP 2 DIRECTIONS:

Mix the quinoa with all STEP 2 INGREDIENTS. Mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour or two before eating. Tastes even better the next day!