Carrot Quinoa

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

Submitted by rachimama21
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
28 mins
Total Time:
53 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Pour vegetable broth and quinoa into the saucepan. Cover and simmer until quinoa is soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle dried basil on top.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute chicken broth for vegetarian broth if you like (though than the dish is no longer vegetarian).

If dish is still liquid after step 2, increase the heat and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

390 Calories
17g Fat
52g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 9g 19%
Vitamin C 135mg 150%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 922mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.