Honey Glazed Carrot & Quinoa Bowl

A vibrant, nutritious main dish featuring tender, honey-glazed carrots atop a bed of fluffy quinoa, accented with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest for a refreshing finish.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 2. Add sliced carrots and sauté for 5 minutes until they start to soften. 3. Drizzle honey over the carrots and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and caramelized. 4. Stir in lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. 5. Warm the cooked quinoa in a microwave or on the stovetop. 6. Plate the quinoa and top with the honey-glazed carrots. 7. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 tsp honey 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried) Salt and pepper to taste Optional: chopped parsley for garnish