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Quinoa and beetroot salad with tempeh

This vibrant plant-powered salad delivers fibre, protein and omega-3s in one colourful bowl.

  • Time to make: 35 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 100g tempeh, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce
  • 1 lime, juice
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon quinoa
  • 1 raw beetroot, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or flaxseed oil
  • 230g pack mixed sprouts
  • 1 cup mixed seeds and dried fruit (we used currants, cranberries, pine nuts and pumpkin seeds)
  • 1–3 teaspoons honey
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 4 cups watercress or other green leaves, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Steam tempeh for 7 minutes. In a small bowl combine maple syrup, soy and lime juice. Place in a shallow bowl with tempeh, turning to evenly coat. Leave to marinate while quinoa cooks.

    2 Thoroughly rinse quinoa in a sieve under the cold tap, then place into a pan with 200ml water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer over a gentle heat for 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.

    3 In a large non-stick fry pan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Cook the tempeh, turning often, until lightly golden (about 4 minutes). Set aside.

    4 Place beetroot into a large bowl, then add the cooked quinoa, vinegar, oil, sprouts and seed and fruit mix. Stir gently, then add honey and salt to taste.

    5 Divide among serving plates, top with tempeh and with sprinkle over salad greens.

    HFG tip

    Star ingredient: Flaxseed oil is a wonderful source of omega-3 for vegetarians and vegans. To be effective and health-giving it must be fresh, so keep it in the fridge and use within three or four weeks.

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