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Red Quinoa Salad with Golden Beets & Pistachios

Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:6

Active Time:45 mins

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Total Time:

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1poundgolden beets, peeled and cubed (1/2-inch)

4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

½teaspoonground pepper, divided

⅛teaspoonsalt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided

1 ⅔cupswater

1cupred quinoa

3tablespoonslemon juice

1tablespoonpure maple syrup

½teaspoongarlic powder

⅓cupshelled pistachios, coarsely chopped

¼cupfinely chopped red onion

¼cupcrumbled feta cheese

DirectionsPreheat oven to 425°F.Toss beets, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, until tender, about 20 minutes.Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.Whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the quinoa, beets, arugula, pistachios and onion; toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2021; updated September 2022

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F.Toss beets, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, until tender, about 20 minutes.Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.Whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the quinoa, beets, arugula, pistachios and onion; toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta.

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Toss beets, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, until tender, about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 17 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

Whisk the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic powder and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add the quinoa, beets, arugula, pistachios and onion; toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2021; updated September 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)286Calories16gFat30gCarbs8gProtein

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