Sweet and Spicy Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins
Ingredients List
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 carrots, grated
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1 ¼ cups raisins
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1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
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1 ½ cups quinoa
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¾ cup chopped cilantro
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1 ½ cups orange juice
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1 ½ cups water
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¼ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
Cooking Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice, stirring frequently until the onions turn golden, about 5 minutes. Mix in quinoa and cilantro, letting them toast for a few minutes. Add orange juice and water, stirring to combine, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook until the liquid is absorbed, around 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then mix in walnuts. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutritional Information (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.
Evaluation :
5/5