QUINOA WITH CARROTS AND RAISINS

Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins image

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

Provided by jenw

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 419.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 26.5 mg, Sugar 27.5 g