Carrot Quinoa
Carrot Quinoa is a vibrant vegan side featuring fluffy quinoa simmered in vegetable broth with tender-crisp carrots, bell peppers, onion, and shallot. Garlic and a hint of dried basil round out the aroma, delivering a lightly herbed, savory bite. Serve it warm on weeknights or alongside roasted vegetables and plant-based mains.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook28 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carrot Quinoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and shallot. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Pour vegetable broth and quinoa into the saucepan. Cover and simmer until the quinoa is soft, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle dried basil on top.
- Calories 806.58 kcal High 40%
- Protein 24.33 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 123.68 g 45%
- Total Fat 27.31 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 3.84 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 1233.34 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 24.33 g Good Source 87%
- Total Sugars 37.9 g --
- Added Sugars 1.79 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 222.34 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 7.68 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 1521.66 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 3398.97 mcg Good Source 378%
- Vitamin C 138.36 mg Good Source 154%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Carrot Quinoa is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 53 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Basil, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 806.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carrot Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Basil, Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carrot Quinoa?
- About 53 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 28 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 806.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carrot Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Carrot Quinoa healthy?
- Carrot Quinoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 806.58 calories and 24.33 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1233.34 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.84 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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