Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins

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A sweet and spicy quinoa dish that's perfect for fall. Works well as either a main or side dish.

Submitted by jenw
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 2 carrots, grated

  • 1 ¼ cups raisins

  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

  • 1 ½ cups quinoa

  • ¾ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 ½ cups orange juice

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ¼ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
15g Fat
66g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 72mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 772mg 16%

* 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.