Spiced Carrot And Zucchini Quinoa

Serves: 4

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

53

Sweetness

55

Sourness

35

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 cups

Water

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan

2

Bring to boil over medium-high heat

3

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes

4

Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat

5

Add carrots; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes

6

Add zucchini; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes

7

Mix in paprika and cinnamon

8

Add quinoa to skillet; toss to blend

9

Season with salt and pepper

10

DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead

11

Transfer to baking dish

12

Cover and chill

13

Rewarm, covered, in 350°F oven about 15 minutes

14

Mix in cilantro and serve

15

Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy large saucepan

16

Bring to boil over medium-high heat

17

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes

18

Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat

19

Add carrots; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes

20

Add zucchini; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes

21

Mix in paprika and cinnamon

22

Add quinoa to skillet; toss to blend

23

Season with salt and pepper

24

DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead

25

Transfer to baking dish

26

Cover and chill

27

Rewarm, covered, in 350°F oven about 15 minutes

28

Mix in cilantro and serve