Sesame Beef-Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
vegetable cooking spray
2 cups water
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp peeled, grated gingerroot
1 tbsp canned no-salt-added beef broth, undiluted
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups cubed cooked lean roast beef
1 1/2 cups finely chopped carrot
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cabbage
1/2 cup minced green onions
8 green leaf lettuce leaves

Directions:

Place quinoa in a small bowl; cover with warm water, and rub quinoa between hands (water will be cloudy). Drain and repeat procedure until water is clear; drain quinoa well.
Place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until quinoa is lightly browned.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until tender; transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
Place sesame seeds in skillet coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add to quinoa.
Cook curry powder in skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in orange juice, lime juice, and gingerroot; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients; add to quinoa mixture. Stir in beef and next 3 ingredients. Cover and chill, stirring mixture occasionally.
To serve, place lettuce on 4 plates. Top each with 2 cups quinoa mixture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	596.46 Kcal (2497 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.28g	22%
Cholesterol	106.47mg	35%
Sodium	545.63mg	23%
Potassium	2111.3mg	45%
Total Carbs	52.66g	18%
Sugars	6.89g	28%
Dietary Fiber	12.51g	50%
Protein	56.82g	114%
Vitamin C	54mg	90%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	12.8mg	71%
Calcium	326.1mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.5 Kcal (241 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.38g	22%
Cholesterol	10.26mg	35%
Sodium	52.6mg	23%
Potassium	203.55mg	45%
Total Carbs	5.08g	18%
Sugars	0.66g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	50%
Protein	5.48g	114%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	90%
Iron	1.2mg	71%
Calcium	31.4mg	33%

* 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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