Beet Red Quinoa

Here's something different as a side dish, especially if you like quinoa. It is so pretty too! This recipe makes about 4 cups.

Ingredients:

• 1 large or 2 small beets, peeled and grated through the large holes of a box grater
• 2 cups (500 ml) water
• 1 cup (250 ml) quinoa, well rinsed
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) red wine vinegar

Directions:

1. Toss the beets in to a small pot. Pour in the water and add the quinoa, olive oil, honey and salt.
2. Bring to a furious boil, then reduce the heat to the slowest, steadiest simmer possible. You may find that even your lowest heat is still too much, so try off-setting your pot a bit from the heat.
3. Cover and gently simmer until the quinoa is brilliant red and tender, 15 minutes or so. 
4. Turn off the heat but don't uncover. Let rest for 5 minutes. 
5. Uncover and stir in the wine vinegar, then serve.