Quinoa With Beets & Brussels

Why eat Quinoa?  For starters, it has "high nutritive value, impressive biodiversity, and an important role to play in the achievement of food security worldwide." (whfoods.org).  It's an excellent anti-inflammatory and is heart healthy.  It is rich in nutrients and can be used in a variety of dishes.

This is an excellent dish that can be paired with a variety of meats or fish.  It is pictured with sliced pork tenderloin.

Ingredients:

Quinoa

Olive Oil

Brussel Sprouts (12-20, depends on size of sprouts)

Aunt Nellie's Pickled Sliced Beets.  (If you can find red and yellow beets, even better!)

Softened Goat Cheese

To Prepare:

1.  Rinse and Cook 1 Cup of Quinoa As Directed on Quinoa Package.

2.  Slice brussel sprouts and cook in pan of olive oil (You want to have a light brown sear on the open side of the brussel sprouts, and they should be soft when cooked through.)

3.  Mix cooked Quinoa and Brussels and place on plate.

4.  Add a few scoops of softened goat cheese to taste.

5. Accompany with slices of pickled beets. 

6.  Serve and Enjoy!