Sesame Beef-Quinoa Salad

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon peeled, grated gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon canned no-salt-added beef broth, undiluted
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon 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

1. 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.
2. Place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until quinoa is lightly browned.
3. 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.
4. Place sesame seeds in skillet coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add to quinoa.
5. 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.
6. To serve, place lettuce on 4 plates. Top each with 2 cups quinoa mixture.

quinoa, vegetable cooking spray, water, sesame seeds, curry powder, orange juice, lime juice, gingerroot, salt, sesame oil, salt, pepper, beef, carrot, cabbage, green onions

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sesame-beef-quinoa-salad (may not work)