Description
Indulge in the warmth of spiced carrot and quinoa pilaf, a vibrant dish that perfectly marries fluffy quinoa with tender, sweet carrots. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and cinnamon, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering. Packed with flavor and nutrition, this pilaf is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced carrots, cumin, and cinnamon; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg