Smoky Carrot Quinoa Plate45m

Smoky Carrot Quinoa Plate

Roasted smoky carrots over quinoa with lemon, fresh dill, garlic, and olive oil.

15 min prep30 min cook4 servingsmedium
Energy
297 calories per serving
Protein
6.2 g per serving
Carbs
42.8 g per serving
Fat
13.3 g per serving
Sodium
642 mg per serving

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Cook this recipe

  • carrots-1 lb
  • water-2 cups
  • quinoa-1 cup
  • large lemon-1 each
  • fresh dill-0.25 cups
  • olive oil-3 tbsp
  • smoked paprika-1.5 tsp
  • garlic-2 cloves
  • salt-1 tsp
  • black pepper-0.25 tsp
1
Preheat and prep ingredients
Baking Sheet
Cutting Board
Parchment paper
Chef's knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Fine-mesh strainer

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment; rinse the quinoa, cut the carrots into 1/2-inch sticks, mince the garlic, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the dill.

Keep fingers tucked while cutting the carrots and chopping dill.

1 Cup quinoa
1 Pound carrots
2 Count garlic
1 Each lemon
1/4 Cup dill
2
Season and roast carrots
Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet

In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper; spread in a single layer and roast for 18 minutes.

Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking sheet.

1 Pound carrots
3 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 Teaspoon smoked paprika
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
3
Add garlic and finish roasting
Baking Sheet

Sprinkle the garlic over the carrots, toss to coat, and roast 5-8 minutes more until tender with browned edges.

Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking sheet.

2 Count garlic
1 Pound carrots
4
Cook quinoa
Medium saucepan with lid

Meanwhile, combine quinoa, water, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.

1 Cup quinoa
2 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Salt
5
Rest and season quinoa
Medium saucepan with lid
Fork

Remove the quinoa from heat, let it rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half the dill.

Open the quinoa pot lid away from your face to avoid steam burns.

3 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Each lemon
1/4 Cup dill
6
Plate and serve

Spoon the quinoa onto plates, top with smoky roasted carrots, sprinkle with remaining dill, and serve warm with lemony juices.

1/4 Cup dill
7

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