Quinoa and beetroot salad with tempeh

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

Serves: 4

Time to make: 35 mins

Ingredients

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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 beetrootbeetsX, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons ciderhard ciderX 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

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.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 437 cal

Kilojoules 1827 kJ

Protein 15 g

Total fat 22 g

Saturated fat 3.3 g

Carbohydrates 41 g

Sugar 16 g

Dietary fibre 9.9 g

Sodium 238 mg

Calcium 105 mg

Iron 3.1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.