CARROT QUINOA

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I was experimenting with quinoa and I came up with this tasty dish full of vegetables.

Provided by rachimama21

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup olive oil
5 carrots, shredded
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
1 shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch dried basil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and shallot. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable broth and quinoa into the saucepan. Cover and simmer until quinoa is soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle dried basil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 333.2 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

Cheetos Island
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet carrots and the crunchy quinoa.


Uwezo Malekera
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the carrots and the tanginess of the dressing are a perfect match.


Dary Martinez
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also very healthy and delicious.


Shot on iPhone
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Monica Delcid
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's also very versatile - you can add different vegetables or nuts depending on what you have on hand.


Bd Gamer
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious dish.


Sabitri Magar
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


ADNOO GAMING
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Hina sajid
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This dish is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the quinoa is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


KayMyah
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I love this recipe! It's so healthy and delicious. I always feel good about eating it.


Alwyn Beetge
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick weeknight dinner.


Haider Habib
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Just made this for dinner and it was so good! The dressing is amazing and really brings the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.


Ar Man
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile - I can add different vegetables or nuts depending on what I have on hand.


Alice Harrison
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I made this for lunch today and it was delicious! I used brown quinoa instead of white and added a bit of chopped fresh cilantro. It was so easy to make and I loved the crunch of the carrots.


Richard Cross
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This recipe was a delightful surprise! So simple to make, yet so full of flavor. I loved the combination of textures from the quinoa and carrots, and the dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.