Quinoa Lime Biryani Recipe

A vibrant and healthy Quinoa Lime Biryani inspired by Women's Health Magazine! This flavorful dish is packed with protein and bursting with fresh summer flavors. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy weeknight dinner. Double the recipe (as we did!) for delicious leftovers throughout the week.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 432.8 kcal
Protein 23g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quinoa Lime Biryani

  • Limes
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (1 tbsp + 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt (½ tsp + ¼ tsp)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chickpeas (canned, rinsed, and drained)
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • Sliced Almonds
  • Currants
  • 3/8 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Quinoa Lime Biryani

  1. Zest two limes to yield 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest. Juice both limes, yielding approximately 6 tablespoons of lime juice.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 cup quinoa, 1 ¾ cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is translucent and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl.
  5. Add 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chickpeas (canned, rinsed and drained), ½ cup chopped scallions, ½ cup slivered almonds, and ½ cup raisins to the bowl.
  6. Gently toss to combine.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 ½ teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 3/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture.
  9. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

10g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quinoa Lime Biryani?

Quinoa Lime Biryani takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quinoa Lime Biryani?

Quinoa Lime Biryani has approximately 432.8 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quinoa Lime Biryani?

The key ingredients for Quinoa Lime Biryani are Limes, Quinoa, Water, Olive Oil, Curry, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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