Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Roasted Paprika Carrot & Quinoa Towers, perfect for a refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- While the quinoa is cooking, place the sliced carrots on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Once the quinoa is ready, fluff it with a fork and stir in the cherry tomatoes, parsley, feta cheese (if using), and lemon juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble the towers, use a round mold or a small bowl. Layer the quinoa mixture at the bottom, followed by a layer of roasted carrots. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the mold. Carefully remove the mold to reveal the tower.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing dish.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chickpeas or black beans into the quinoa mixture.
- Experiment with different vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers for roasting to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tower
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Roasted Paprika Carrot & Quinoa Towers, healthy recipe, vegetarian dish