This healthy and vibrant dish combines the earthy flavors of roasted carrots with the nutty taste of red quinoa. A perfect side dish or a light main course, it’s packed with nutrients and easy to prepare.
Roasted Carrots and Red Quinoa
This healthy and vibrant dish combines the earthy flavors of roasted carrots with the nutty taste of red quinoa. A perfect side dish or a light main course, it’s packed with nutrients and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs carrots peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 cup red quinoa rinsed
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp cumin ground
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the carrot sticks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the carrots are roasting, combine the rinsed red quinoa and water in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
- Serve the roasted carrots over a bed of red quinoa, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
