quinoa with carrots and raisins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 1/4 cups raisins
• 1 tablespoon spice
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa
• 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. cook and stir onion, carrots, raisins, and 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.