Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring roasted carrots and radishes combined with quinoa, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 radishes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and combine it with water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the quinoa cooks, toss the sliced carrots and radishes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the roasted vegetables.
- Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or nuts.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Carrot and Radish Quinoa Salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, quinoa recipes