While scrolling through Pinterest the other day, I came across a list of quinoa side dishes that looked amazing. Since pairing quinoa with anything is quite a task, I immediately knew this was one post that I had to screenshot and save with me.

And last night, when I was cooking quinoa and, like always struggling with the side dishes, that screenshot instantly came to my mind. I opened it up and since most of the recipes were fairly easy, I decided to give some of them a try. To my astonishment, they were delicious!

So then I decided to not limit this precious knowledge to only myself and now here I am to talk about some of my favorite side dishes to try with quinoa!

List of side dishes with quinoa

Roasted Beets
Rice and Beans
Vegetarian Chili
Eggs with Veggies
Vegetable Soup
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Steamed Kale
Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Beets

One particularly delicious way to enjoy quinoa is to pair it with roasted beets. Beets are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, and roasting brings out their natural sweetness. Combined with the nutty flavor of quinoa, roasted beets make for a wonderfully flavorful and healthy side dish.

And because both quinoa and beets are relatively quick cooking, this dish can be easily prepared on a busy weeknight. So if you’re looking for a new way to enjoy quinoa, give roasted beets a try. You just might find that it’s your new favorite way to eat this nutritious grain.

Quick Recipe: Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Ingredients:

4 medium beets, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Average Cook Time:

45 minutes

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes or until tender.
Top with crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts before serving.