Quinoa beet avocado salad: Serves 4
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 large beets, scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 cup homemade coconut cream
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Hass avocados, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
8 strawberries, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup salted pistachios, chopped
Handful of basil, chopped
Honey balsamic vinaigrette (I use this one)
Directions
Prepare quinoa and put aside covered to retain heat.
In a small sauté pan add beets, coconut cream and cinnamon. Sauté on medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn off gas and let sit for 15 minutes.
Prepare remaining ingredients.
Ladle quinoa into a large bowl and drizzle honey balsamic vinaigrette over top. Add beets, strawberries, avocado and top with pistachios and basil. Serve at room temperature.