Description
A delightful and nutritious Sesame-Roasted Carrot & Coconut Grain Bowl, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cumin until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- While the carrots are roasting, heat the coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lime juice and simmer for 5 minutes.
- To assemble the grain bowl, divide the cooked quinoa among serving bowls. Top with roasted carrots, a drizzle of coconut milk, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, green onions, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes for a refreshing cold bowl.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping the bowl with toasted nuts or seeds, such as almonds or pumpkin seeds.
- You can substitute the quinoa with brown rice or farro for a different grain base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sesame-Roasted Carrot & Coconut Grain Bowl, healthy grain bowl, quinoa bowl