Quinoa Lime Biryani

• 2 limes
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 teaspoons curry
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package shredded carrots
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 1/2 cups sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup raisins
• 3/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Zest lime to produce 1 1/2 tsp zest and then juice both limes.
2. In a saucepan combine 3 tablespoons lime juice, quinoa, water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, curry and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 - 20 min until quinoa turns transparent and liquid is absorbed. Cool and place in large bowl.
3. Add carrots, chickpeas, scallions, almonds and raisins. Toss.
4. In a small bowl combine 3 Tablespoons lime juice, zest, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk until blended and pour over quinoa. Toss.

limes, quinoa, water, olive oil, curry, salt, carrots, chickpeas, scallions, almonds, currants, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quinoa-lime-biryani-304211 (may not work)