Sauteed Spicy Carrots With Black Quinoa Recipe

Name: Sauteed Spicy Carrots With Black Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, minced; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground or crushed; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground or crushed; 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal, about 1/4 inch thick; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; Salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional); 1/4 to ⅓ cup cooked black quinoa; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, minced
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground or crushed
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground or crushed
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal, about 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
1/4 to ⅓ cup cooked black quinoa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or cilantro

1
Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add garlic and chile.
2
Stir for about 10 seconds and add ground coriander and cumin.
3
Stir for about 10 seconds, until mixture is very fragrant, and add carrots, sugar and salt to taste.
4
Saute, stirring often or tossing in the pan, for 5 minutes and turn heat down to medium.
5
Continue to cook, stirring often or tossing in the pan, for another 10 minutes, until carrots are tender and lightly colored.
6
Add butter, quinoa and mint or cilantro and stir or toss in the pan for another minute or two, until quinoa is warmed through and butter has melted.
7
Taste and adjust seasonings.
8
Serve hot or warm.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 to 2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, minced, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, lightly toasted and coarsely ground or crushed, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Spicy Carrots With Black Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sauteed Spicy Carrots With Black Quinoa

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