Quinoa Beet Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing

If you prepare the quinoa (or have leftover quinoa) and the beets the day before, this salad is super quick to put together. Quinoa is a seed (not a grain) that is extremely high in protein, making it a very good choice for vegans and vegetarians. Beets are surprisingly soft and almost buttery when cooked. I love their sweet taste and I was once known for my beet addiction. Thankfully, they promote optimum health and are very low in calories. Their deep colored flesh make them a nice (visual) addition to many meals. Plus, beets help fight cancer!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quinoa
2 cups Water
1 can chick peas (garbanzo beans) ; rinsed and drained
5 beets ; sliced, cooked (or 6)
2 green onions ; minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley ; cilantro or mint, chopped
Sesame seeds ; for garnish
Miso-Tahini dressing :
1/4 cup tahini
1 tablespoon miso
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Lemon zest
2 tablespoons hot water
1 pinch of Cayenne pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

Place unpeeled beets in medium saucepan, cover with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beets are tender, about 30 minutes depending on the size of your beets. Allow the beets to cool, rinse and peel.

While the beets are cooking, rinse the quinoa and cook according to package directions (1 cup quinoa for 2 cups water, simmer for about 15-20 minutes).

To make the dressing : mix all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until the consistency resembles a liquid paste.

Toss the cooked quinoa, beets, garbanzo beans and green onions in a large bowl, drizzle with half the dressing, top with fresh parsley and sesame seeds. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

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Quinoa Beet Salad with Miso-Tahini Dressing

1  cup quinoa  
 2  cups Water 
 1  can chick peas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
 5   beets sliced, cooked (or 6)
 2   green onions minced
 1  tablespoon fresh parsley cilantro or mint, chopped
  Sesame seeds for garnish 
  Miso-Tahini dressing :  
 1/4  cup tahini  
 1  tablespoon miso  
 3  tablespoons fresh lemon juice  
  Lemon zest  
 2  tablespoons hot water  
 1   pinch of Cayenne pepper

While the beets are cooking, rinse the quinoa and cook according to package directions (1 cup quinoa for 2 cups water, simmer for about 15-20 minutes).

To make the dressing : mix all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until the consistency resembles a liquid paste.

Toss the cooked quinoa, beets, garbanzo beans and green onions in a large bowl, drizzle with half the dressing, top with fresh parsley and sesame seeds. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (350g)
Recipe Makes: 4

Calories: 480
Calories from Fat: 118 (25%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 13.1g	17 %
	Saturated Fat 1.7g	9 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 551.2mg		19 %
Potassium 948.2mg		25 %
Total Carbohydrate 75.9g		22 %
	Dietary Fiber 13.3g	53 %
	Sugars, other 62.6g
Protein 18g		26 %
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