Roasted Beet Quinoa Grain Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant bowl with roasted beets, fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, and zesty orange dressing
# What You’ll Need:
→ Roasted Beets
01 - 3 medium beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Quinoa Base
05 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
06 - 2 cups water
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Vegetables & Toppings
08 - 1 cup baby spinach, packed
09 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
10 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
13 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
→ Orange Vinaigrette
14 - 1/3 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
18 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss beet cubes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and slightly caramelized. Let cool slightly.
03 - Combine quinoa, 2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until emulsified.
05 - Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted beets, spinach, carrots, cucumber, avocado slices, pumpkin seeds, and feta if using.
06 - Drizzle bowls with orange vinaigrette just before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Every spoonful hits those perfect sweet, tangy, creamy notes that keep you coming back for seconds
- Meal prep containers beautifully and tastes even better the next day
02 -
- Don't skip rinsing the quinoa, I learned the hard way that bitter coating ruins everything
- The dressing keeps for a week in the fridge but needs a good shake before using
03 -
- Wear gloves when cutting beets unless you want pink hands for three days
- The beets can be roasted up to three days ahead and stored in the fridge