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Carrot Quinoa Recipe

A healthy and delicious carrot quinoa recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grated carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
  5. 5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy
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