Quinoa Biriyani Recipe

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Quinoa Biriyani
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place quinoa in fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly.
  2. Shake as much water off as possible.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in dutch oven or other large, heavy bottomed pan, over medium heat.
  4. Add quinoa and stir briefly.
  5. Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves.
  6. Cook until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add broth to pan.
  8. Bring quinoa to a boil.
  9. Add potatoes, carrots and cauliflower.
  10. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  11. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  12. Add broccoli and green beans, cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
  13. Add green peas and simmer 5 more minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and vegetables are tender.
  14. Remove and discard whole cinnamon sticks and cloves.
  15. In a 10 skillet, heat margarine.
  16. Add onion rings and saute until golden.
  17. Add cashew pieces and stir constantly until cashews are lightly toasted.
  18. Move quinoa-vegetable mixture to serving platter.
  19. Topp with toasted onion rings and cashews.
  20. Sprinkle with cilantro.
  21. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 285.23 Kcal (1194 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.75g 15%
Cholesterol 0.82mg 0%
Sodium 464.63mg 19%
Potassium 675.49mg 14%
Total Carbs 42.37g 14%
Sugars 6.54g 26%
Dietary Fiber 6.67g 27%
Protein 9.2g 18%
Vitamin C 34.2mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116 Kcal (486 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.97g 15%
Cholesterol 0.33mg 0%
Sodium 188.95mg 19%
Potassium 274.71mg 14%
Total Carbs 17.23g 14%
Sugars 2.66g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 27%
Protein 3.74g 18%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 15%
Iron 1.4mg 19%
Calcium 27.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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