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