At summertime, I like to eat cold quinoa salads but at winter time I prefer warm quinoa meals. This recipe is an example of one of those highly nutritious winter meals that I love. You may enjoy it just by itself, or you may try different combinations with some of your other favorite vegan meals. I usually like to eat it with grilled tempeh and my veganized Caesar salad. 

Quinoa & beets are both super foods, which I am sure you already know, but I still like to give you some additional information about those spectacular beets. You can read about quinoa from my Bowl of Joy  recipe if you wish. 

Golden or yellow beets are heart healthy, excellent kidney and body cleansers, high in powerful antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, treats anemia and fatigue, and more. They decrease the risk of heart disease and helps in the prevention of various cancers, and are also good for eyes and skin.

Good news – all types of beets are high in many vitamins and minerals. While Golden beets contain good amounts of fiber, iron, potassium, and folic acid, many orange and yellow color fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients including such vitamins and minerals as vitamin C, vitamin A, beta-carotene, potassium, lycopene, flavonoids, and zeaxanthin. Along with vitamins, fiber, and phytonutrients, there is also an abundance of antioxidants in orange color foods. Eat up! Read more