Quinoa with Carrots and Raisins

A sweet and spicy quinoa dish that's perfect for fall. Works well as either a main or side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 ¼ cups raisins
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 ½ cups orange juice
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• ¾ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 ½ cups quinoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, carrots, raisins, and pumpkin pie 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.