Feel The Beet
By Gina Caputo
Root veggies are to Fall as fruits are to Summer so to kick off Fall, I always bring out the beets! Beets are high in important vitamins and minerals, are thought to support athletic performance, are high in fiber and may support brain health! If you aren't sure if you like them, this could be a great dish to try them again. The apple brings a brightness to the earthy beets and the saltiness of the feta/vegan feta is a partner. Git some.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 package beets, diced (I like LOVE Beets)
- 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed thoroughly
- 3 cups of arugula, spinach or super greens
- 1 honeycrisp apple, diced
- Balsamic vinaigrette
- Feta cheese or homemade vegan feta cheese
- Chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Prepare the quinoa in a rice cooker or according to package instructions
- Dice the beets (if you’re making your own, either boil or steam them and be sure to peel them before dicing)
- Rinse garbanzo beans under warm water
- Dice your Honeycrisp apple (or whichever apple you love best)
- Prepare your balsamic vinaigrette or have your favorite one handy
- Dice your feta cheese or homemade vegan feta
- Chop your walnuts
- Combine quinoa, beets, beans, greens and apple in a large salad bowl.
- Toss with dressing to your liking
- Top with feta or homemade vegan feta cheese
- Top with chopped walnuts
- Serve in individual bowls with love
- Listen to some music that has a great BEET
- Enjoy to the max
