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Quinoa Pilaf in Lettuce Cups (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

Quinoa Pilaf in Lettuce Cups (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa , picked and rinsed well (the red kind is prettier, but either the red or the white is fine)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp chopped dried cherries
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 grapefruit , zested , plus 2 tbsp juice
1 head boston lettuce, leaves separated

Directions:

Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is cooked and curly white germ shows, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and spices, and saute until the onion has softened and the spices are very fragrant.
Stir in the pine nuts and fruit and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the cooked quinoa (all the water should have been absorbed) to the skillet. Stir in the grapefruit zest and grapefruit juice. Taste, and season with salt, pepper, to taste. Allow to sit off the heat for 10 minutes so the flavors seep into the quinoa.
Serve in lettuce cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	249.97 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.02g	17%
Sodium	5.34mg	0%
Potassium	326mg	7%
Total Carbs	31.47g	10%
Sugars	1.78g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	15%
Protein	6.69g	13%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	9%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	38.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.9 Kcal (552 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.81g	17%
Sodium	2.82mg	0%
Potassium	172.02mg	7%
Total Carbs	16.61g	10%
Sugars	0.94g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	15%
Protein	3.53g	13%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	9%
Iron	1.3mg	13%
Calcium	20.5mg	4%

* 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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