Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew

Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew
Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Carrot Stew is a gluten free and vegetarian side dish. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 7g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 282 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of cubes carrots, mint, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious.

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Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
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Add onion; saut until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
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Mix in paprika and next 8 ingredients.
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Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Bring to boil.
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Add squash and carrots. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
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Rinse quinoa; drain. Melt butter with oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
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Add onion and carrot. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
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Add garlic, salt, and turmeric; saut 1 minute.
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Add quinoa; stir 1 minute.
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Add 2 cups water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
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Rewarm stew. Stir in half of cilantro and half of mint. Spoon quinoa onto platter, forming well in center. Spoon stew into well.
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Sprinkle remaining herbs over.
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*A grain with a delicate flavor and a texture similar to couscous; available at natural foods stores.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score21
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