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Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic

Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic

with Quinoa
35 min.
Time:
276
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
94 / 100
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Ingredients
12 carrots
1 bunch Wild garlic (or leek leaves)
1 ¼ cups Vegetable broth
4 ozs Quinoa
1 Tbsp Sesame seeds
salt
peppers
coarse Sea salt
4 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
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Preparation
1.
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic preparation step 1

Peel carrots. Rinse wild garlic and shake dry. Set aside some small leaves for garnish.

2.
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic preparation step 2

Wrap each carrot with 2-3 wild garlic leaves and place in a steamer.

3.
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic preparation step 3

Bring vegetable broth and quinoa to a boil in a pot and cook, covered, on low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes.

4.
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic preparation step 4

Meanwhile, fill a large pot approximately 1 inch deep with water and bring to a boil. Put carrots in a steamer basket and allow to steam in the pot, covered, for about 15 minutes over medium heat.

5.
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic preparation step 5

Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds briefly in a non-stick pan. Cool, then crush in a mortar.

6.
Steamed Carrots and Wild Garlic preparation step 6

Stir crushed sesame seeds into quinoa and season with salt and pepper. Divide quinoa between plates, place carrots on top, sprinkle with coarse sea salt and garnish with remaining wild garlic leaves. Serve with yogurt.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie276 cal.(13 %)
Protein10 g(10 %)
Fat6 g(5 %)
Carbohydrates44 g(29 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage10.5 g(35 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Quinoa is perfect for those who have to eat gluten-free. This pseudo-grain, which originates from South America, has far higher protein and mineral content than other common grains.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Vegans or people with lactose intolerance can use a soy or nut-based yogurt instead of normal cow's milk yogurt.

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