Quinoa with Cashews, Spinach and a Curried Vinaigrette
Marge Perry & David Bonom

Quinoa with Cashews, Spinach and a Curried Vinaigrette

Using a little orange juice as part of the cooking liquid for the quinoa adds a lovely boost of bright flavor to the dish.

By MargePerry & David Bonom

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shallots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, preferably Madras
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Directions

  1. Combine the quinoa, orange juice and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook according to package directions. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until very hot. Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the bell pepper and shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 4-5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, 1 1/2-2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the quinoa then stir in the cashews.
  3. Combine the lime juice, cilantro, curry powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Pour over the quinoa and mix well.