Description
Experience a burst of flavors with our Beet & Walnut Quinoa Bowl, a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines earthy roasted beets, crunchy walnuts, and fluffy quinoa. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this bowl is not just a meal; it’s an explosion of color and taste that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm or cold, this versatile recipe will delight your taste buds and nourish your body.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 medium beets (roasted)
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap whole beets in foil and roast for about an hour until tender. Cool, then peel and dice.
- Chop walnuts and toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, diced beets, toasted walnuts, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently. Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 460g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg