Savory Beets and Quinoa

Libby’s

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 tsp turmeric

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 small sweet onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (15.0 oz.) cut beets, drained

2 basil leaves, thinly sliced

Combine quinoa, water, turmeric, salt, and cayenne in medium stovetop pot. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat, stir, re-cover and simmer 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes.

In skillet add oil, onions, garlic and beets. Saute over medium heat 5 minutes.

Rose-colored food!

Fluff quinoa with fork; add to beet mixture, stir to combine. Top with basil.

Without a doubt one of the prettiest side dishes I've ever made.

Served with some wonderfully seasoned chicken thighs my partner grilled.

My Rating: 4/5 "I didn't have high hopes for this, for some reason. But for something this easy and this healthy it's magnificent. If you need a go-to side dish, this is one you can keep the ingredients for around and whip out whenever it's needed. It pairs well with lots of stuff!"