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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRecipe adapted from Two Spoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salad:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 2\/3 c. quinoa<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 1\/3 c. water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 c. almonds chopped and toasted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 shallot small, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 carrots, shaved into ribbons<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3 c. arugula <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 c. mint tightly packed and chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 8 or more dried apricots, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Moroccan Salad Dressing:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- 1\/4 c. + 2 TBSP olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 TBSP lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 TBSP orange juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1 TBSP honey, plus more to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/2 tsp. coriander<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1\/4 tsp. salt, plus more to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pinch chili flakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Quinoa: <\/strong>In a saucepan combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to simmer and cook quinoa for 12-15 minutes. Fluff with a spoon and cover with tea towel. Let cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Toasted Almonds: <\/strong>Toast almonds in a skillet on medium heat, stirring often until fragrant and golden browned (approx. 8-10 mins). Remove from heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Moroccan Salad Dressing:<\/strong> Prepare dressing in a small bowl by whisking together oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Assemble Salad:<\/strong> In a large mixing bowl combine quinoa, diced shallots, carrots, chickpeas, arugula, chopped mint, dried apricots, and toasted almonds. Add the dressing and toss to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Moroccan Quinoa and Chickpea Salad:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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