Quinoa Biryani Recipe

Name: Quinoa Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 pod cardamom; 3 whole cloves; 3 cups water; 1 cup peeled, diced potato; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1 cup cauliflower florets; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, sliced into rings; 2 tablespoons cashew pieces; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pod cardamom
3 whole cloves
3 cups water
1 cup peeled, diced potato
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, sliced into rings
2 tablespoons cashew pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Stir in quinoa and allow to toast briefly.
3
Stir in the garlic, ginger, cinnamon sticks, turmeric, cardamom, and cloves.
4
Cook and stir until the spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5
Pour in the water.
6
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; add potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower.
7
Recover, then reduce heat to low and cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the broccoli and green beans, then replace cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
9
Stir in the green peas, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
10
Remove from heat and discard cinnamon sticks and cloves.
11
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
12
Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion is golden, about 8 minutes.
13
Mix in the cashew pieces, stirring constantly until lightly toasted.
14
Transfer quinoa and vegetables to a large platter or bowl.
15
Top with the onion/cashew mixture and chopped cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Biryani falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Biryani

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