Quinoa with roasted beetroot and sausage
31 Oct 2022
by Dinna
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Background
This gluten-free quinoa with roasted beetroot an sausage is a super easy dish, perfect for a midweek supper and weekend lunch. You can use your favourite sausages, even vegan ones, for a plant-based version. Serve it with a crispy salad on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 large beetroots
- 1 red onion
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Chili flakes (optional)
- Salt an pepper
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley leaves
- Lemon juice
- 4 sausages
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Cut the beets and red onion into wedges, the bell pepper into slices. Arrange them in a baking dish, then add the oil, oregano, vinegar, maple syrup, chilli (if used) and garlic. Add the sausages, then season with salt and pepper then toss well.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until everything cooked through well. Cover the dish with foil, if needed.
- Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water, then cook it according to the packet instructions. Keep warm in the pan.
- When the veggies and sausages are done, remove the skins of the beets (if not organic), onion and garlic. Cut the sausages into bite-sized pieces and mash the garlic into a paste. Mix the garlic well with the quinoa, then add the sausage and veggie pieces. Add the sticky cooking jus too (add more oil and lemon juice if it’s too sticky).
- Toss everything well, then serve with the chopped parsley leaves.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Roast - Supper
- Cuisines: - Mexican
- Occasions: - Parties
- Ingredients: - Chicken & Turkey - Pork - Whole grains
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Carb - Nut Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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