Honey Glazed Carrot and Quinoa Bowl

A vibrant and nutritious main dish featuring tender honey-glazed carrots served over fluffy quinoa, enhanced with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest. Perfect for a wholesome, plant-based meal.

Steps

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
2. While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add sliced carrots and minced garlic, sauté for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Stir in honey, ground cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until carrots are glazed and tender.
5. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork, then mix in lemon zest and chopped parsley.
6. Plate the quinoa and top with the honey-glazed carrots.
7. Serve warm and enjoy your healthy, flavorful meal.