What are some healthy recipes using currants?

Currant and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

- 1 cup cooked quinoa

- 1/2 cup currants

- 1/2 cup chopped red onion

- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, currants, red onion, cucumber, and mint.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Currant Scones

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1 tablespoon baking powder

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

- 1/2 cup currants

- 1/2 cup milk

- 1 egg yolk

- 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add the butter and use your fingers to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

5. Stir in the currants.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolk, and heavy cream.

7. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times just until it comes together.

9. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1 inch (2.5 cm).

10. Cut the dough into rounds using a 2-inch (5 cm) biscuit cutter.

11. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.

12. Brush the tops of the scones with the remaining heavy cream.

13. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

14. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Currant and Almond Granola

Ingredients:

- 3 cups old-fashioned oats

- 1/2 cup sliced almonds

- 1/2 cup currants

- 1/4 cup honey

- 1/4 cup maple syrup

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, currants, honey, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, and salt.

4. Toss to coat.

5. Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.