ROASTED CARROTS AND RED QUINOA

Roasted Carrots and Red Quinoa image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
3 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon shiro miso
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, onion, thyme, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once, until tender, about 40 minutes.
In a saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until tender, 16 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; top with vegetables. In another bowl, whisk together miso, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Drizzle over salad; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 310 g