Moroccan Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Moroccan Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad
45 min.
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If you're looking to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful fusion of flavors, the Moroccan Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad is a must-try! This vibrant salad not only celebrates the warmth of Moroccan spices but also embraces the wholesome goodness of fresh vegetables and protein-packed quinoa. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying side dish, it combines roasted carrots and chickpeas, offering a delightful contrast in textures and tastes.

The process begins with the roasting of sweet, tender carrots, infused with aromatic spices that fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. These beautifully caramelized vegetables nestle on a bed of fluffy quinoa, which serves as the perfect base, absorbing the rich flavors around it. With the addition of plump chickpeas, crunchy pine nuts, and sweet raisins, this salad is a celebration of color, taste, and nutrition.

As you toss everything together with a zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice, you create a dish that not only looks stunning but also bursts with flavor in every bite. Whether you're serving it at a gathering or enjoying it as a quick weekday meal, this salad is sure to impress. Dive into the vibrant world of Moroccan cuisine, and let this Roasted Carrot and Chickpea Quinoa Salad invigorate your dining experience!

Directions

  1. Toss the carrots in the olive oil along with the spices.
  2. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast in a preheated 400F oven until tender, about 20-30 minutes, turning them once in the middle.
  4. Simmer the quinoa in the water along with the spices until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  5. Mix the carrots, quinoa, chickpeas, onion, raisins, pine nuts and parsley in a bowl.
  6. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, moroccan spice blend, salt and pepper in a small bowl and then toss the salad in it.

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