Lunch: Curried Quinoa Salad with Cucumber-Mint Raita Recipe | Myrecipes

Recipe by Jeanne Kelley This Indian-inspired dish features quinoa, a high-protein grain that cooks relatively quickly. We like the heat that Madras curry powder brings, but use regular curry powder, if you prefer.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Curried Quinoa Salad with Cucumber-Mint Raita Recipe | Myrecipes

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 diced peeled ripe mango
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons currants
1/4 cup finely diced peeled English cucumber
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
1 (6-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt
1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add curry powder and garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add quinoa and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 16 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in salt. Cool completely.
Add mango and next 4 ingredients to cooled quinoa; toss gently.
Combine cucumber, mint, and yogurt in a small bowl; stir well. Divide spinach evenly among 6 plates, and top each serving with about 3/4 cup quinoa mixture and about 2 tablespoons raita.

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