Moroccan Roasted Carrot Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
Makes 10 servings
• 8 large carrots, cut into thin slices
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons each of paprika, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt (or any combination thereof)
• 2 cups red quinoa
• 4 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 cups canned chickpeas (drain first!)
• 1 diced red or yellow onion
• ½ cup toasted pine nuts
• 4 tablespoons oliveoil
• 2 lemons, zest and juice
• Additional salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
• Combine carrots, three tablespoons olive oil, and half of the spice blend and roast in a 400º over for about 30 minutes or until they are tender. You might need to flip once or twice.
• Simmer the quinoa in water along with half of the remaining spice blend until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• To make the dressing, combine three tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, and zest, remaining spice blend.
• Mix together carrots, quinoa, chickpeas, onion, and pine nuts in a bowl and toss with the dressing to taste.
Recipe courtesy of GOOD.
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