quinoa basic




                                                               
         
                                                                   

Quinoa And Carrot Sesame Seed Salad



INGREDIENTS



  • 2 teaspoons sesame seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large carrots, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 7 tablespoons extra - virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • Fresh parsley and basil for garnish or any greens



METHOD



Preheat the oven to 400°. In a small bowl, whisk the paprika with the turmeric, cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, cardamom and 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper. In a medium bowl, toss the carrots with the onion and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add 1 tablespoon of the spice mix and toss to coat. Spread the vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender. In a large bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons of the oil with 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper. Add the salad greens and toss to coat. Spread the greens on a large platter. In the same bowl, whisk the remaining 3 table spoons of oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and the zest, mustard and 1 teaspoon of the spice mix; season with salt. Add the quinoa, walnuts, cranberries, parsley and roasted vegetables and toss well. Spoon the quinoa salad on the greens.

NUTRITIONAL TIP

Carrot contains abundant amount of vitamin A, which can assess the liver in flushing out toxins from the body.

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