ROASTED CARROTS AND RED QUINOA

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Shiro miso, a Japanese soybean-rice paste, imparts a salty-sweet note to this substantial salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup red quinoa, rinsed
3 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon shiro miso
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots, onion, thyme, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once, until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until tender, 16 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; top with vegetables. In another bowl, whisk together miso, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Drizzle over salad; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 310 g

TMB Lepu
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The carrots were roasted to perfection and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this a


Lots of Love
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The carrots were perfectly roasted and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


mekdad sk
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The carrots were also a bit overcooked.


Amran Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I loved this dish! The carrots were roasted to perfection and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


shahzad nawaz
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The carrots were roasted to perfection and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this a


Iftikhar Arain
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of roasted carrots and red quinoa, and the dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamran Swati
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think it would have been better with fewer dried cranberries.


Haylee Callen
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I'm not a huge fan of carrots, but I loved this dish! The carrots were roasted to perfection and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again


Ian Maina
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The carrots were roasted to perfection and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this a


Aminah Mnazi
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The carrots were perfectly roasted and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


marius gheorghe
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The carrots were also a bit overcooked.


Rom Guragai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The carrots were roasted to perfection and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making thi


sk Jiasn Rabbi
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The carrots were roasted to perfection and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. The dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Heather Christensen
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of roasted carrots and red quinoa, and the dried cranberries and walnuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jele Jele
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These roasted carrots and red quinoa were a hit with my family! The carrots were perfectly caramelized and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the dried cranberries and walnuts, which added a nice crunch and sweetness to the