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Quinoa Salad With Roasted Beets, Chick Peas, And Orange Recipe

A refreshing and nutritious quinoa salad with roasted beets, chickpeas, and orange.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 medium beets peeled and diced
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 orange peeled and segmented
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place diced beets on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted beets, chickpeas, and orange segments.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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