Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A sweet and spicy quinoa dish that's perfect for fall. Works well as either a main or side dish. Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 yellow onion, diced |
2 carrots, grated |
1 1/4 cups raisins |
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice |
1 1/2 cups quinoa |
3/4 cup chopped cilantro |
1 1/2 cups orange juice |
1 1/2 cups water |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrots, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice until onion becomes golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in quinoa and cilantro and allow to toast for a few minutes. Pour orange juice and water in and stir well, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then add walnuts. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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