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turmeric carrot quinoa bowl

Turmeric Carrot Quinoa Bowls

This turmeric carrot quinoa bowl is warm, simple, and filling. Fluffy quinoa cooked with turmeric is topped with roasted carrots and easy add-ins. It’s a calm, everyday meal that tastes good and feels good without trying too hard.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the turmeric quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa white or tri-color
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the roasted carrots
  • 3 large carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Small pinch of salt
Optional toppings
  • Cooked or roasted chickpeas
  • Baby spinach or arugula
  • Plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • Lemon wedges
  • Pumpkin seeds

Method
 

Step 1: Rinse the quinoa
  1. Place the quinoa in a fine strainer. Rinse under cold water for about 30 seconds. Drain well.
Step 2: Cook the turmeric quinoa
  1. Add quinoa, water or broth, turmeric, salt, and olive oil to a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff with a fork.
Step 3: Roast the carrots
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt.
  3. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until soft and lightly browned.
Step 4: Build the bowls
  1. Spoon turmeric quinoa into bowls.
  2. Top with roasted carrots.
  3. Add chickpeas, greens, yogurt, lemon, or seeds if using.
  4. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Notes

  • Rinsing quinoa matters. It removes bitterness.
  • Don’t add more turmeric than listed. Too much makes the quinoa sharp.
  • This recipe stores well for up to 4 days in the fridge.
  • Keep toppings separate if meal prepping.
  • Tastes good warm or cold.