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Recipe courtesy of Tina Marinaccio, a registered dietitian in Morristown, New Jersey. http://www.tinamarinaccio.com/
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 4
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1 cup dry quinoa
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 oz Fresh Ginger Root
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1 tbsp Mild Curry Powder
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1/2 Jalapeno Pepper
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5 medium stalks Celery
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1 cup Onions
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1 cup Red Bell Peppers
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1 tbsp tamari sauce (gluten-free)
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1/2 cup Currants
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1/2 cup Cashew Nuts
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8 oz Pineapple Juice
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5 Scallion, large
DIRECTIONS
1
Rinse dry quinoa well with water.
2
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add in quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes.
3
While quinoa is cooking, sauté ginger and curry in oil.
4
Add jalapeno, celery, onion, and red bell pepper, and sauté until heated through.
5
Next, toss with tamari, currants, cashews, and pineapple juice.
6
Top with scallions
7
TIP: You can top with chopped cilantro as well.