Description
Warm up this winter with our Beet & Kale Quinoa Winter Bowl?a colorful and nourishing dish combining protein-packed quinoa, sweet roasted beets, and crunchy kale all drizzled with a zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for cozy gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this bowl offers a delightful blend of flavors that will brighten even the coldest days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 medium beets (about 1 cup when chopped)
- 3 cups kale (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Peel and chop beets into cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, add chopped kale and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Massage leaves until softened.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the bowl by combining cooked quinoa, kale, roasted beets, and crumbled feta. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Oven roasting, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg