Quick 30-Min Spicy Carrot & Quinoa Stew Recipe

By Roberta Nelson

15 May 2019

Mix up this stew within 30 minutes and have yourself an easy weeknight meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.

A superfood in its own right, the humble carrot is a source of vitamin A, vitamin K, fibre and antioxidants.

This stew is packed full of them and is combined with other nutritious ingredients to make up a quick and easy weeknight meal to fill up hungry tummies.

Quinoa is one of the best sources of plant-based protein due it’s complete array of essential amino acids. It takes the guess work out of protein combining which is required when eating most other sources of plant-based protein such as rice and legumes. It’s also rich in fibre making it good for gut health however, if you have a sensitive stomach make sure you rinse your quinoa well before cooking it to make it easier on your digestion.

The warming spices are grounding and aid the digestive process by bringing heat to the stomach and digestive tract. This helps your body break down your food so you can get more nutrients out of it.

Miso paste is a fermented food from Japan and can be found in most supermarkets or specialty stores. It brings a sweetness to the stew as well as provides other nutritional benefits including assisting in the absorption of vitamin K.

vegetarian, gluten free

Serves 4

Ingredients

Baked carrots

Quinoa stew

To serve

How to make

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