Beets, Spiced Quinoa and Yogurt Recipe

Name: Beets, Spiced Quinoa and Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 allspice berries, ground (about 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground allspice); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds; 3 cloves, ground (1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cloves); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seeds; 3 cups cooked quinoa (either red or regular; 3/4 cup uncooked); Salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 5 to 6 roasted beets, yellow, red or a combination; peeled and sliced; 1 cup drained yogurt; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 allspice berries, ground (about 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground allspice)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds
3 cloves, ground (1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cloves)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seeds
3 cups cooked quinoa (either red or regular; 3/4 cup uncooked)
Salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 to 6 roasted beets, yellow, red or a combination; peeled and sliced
1 cup drained yogurt
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin.
3
In a medium saucepan or a large, heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and add the spices.
4
When they begin to sizzle, add the cooked quinoa.
5
Stir together for one minute, and remove from the heat.
6
Taste and adjust salt.
7
Transfer to the baking dish, and spread in an even layer.
8
Arrange the sliced beets over the quinoa.
9
Drizzle on the remaining olive oil, cover and place in the oven for 20 minutes or until hot.
10
Meanwhile, place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a generous pinch of salt, and mash to a paste.
11
Whisk or stir into the drained yogurt.
12
Remove the quinoa and beets from the oven, and top with dollops of yogurt.
13
Sprinkle with the walnuts, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 allspice berries, ground (about 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground allspice), 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds, and more.

Yes, Beets, Spiced Quinoa and Yogurt falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beets, Spiced Quinoa and Yogurt

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