- Can I roast beetroot and cauliflower together?
- Yes, but beetroot usually needs a bit more time if cut thick. Cut beetroot thinner and cauliflower larger so they finish together.
- Why is everything purple?
- Beetroot juice stains everything (betacyanin). If you don't want pink cauliflower, keep them apart on the tray and in the bowl.
Roasted beetroot & cauliflower Buddha bowl
The magic of roasted vegetables lies in the Maillard reaction: sulphur compounds in cauliflower are tamed and become sweet and nutty in the oven, whilst beetroot sugars caramelise. This bowl isn't a boring salad, but a concentration of roasted flavours, completed by the neutrality of quinoa and the sharp acidity of lime.
Ingredients
200
g
Quinoa
200
g
Raw beetroot
300
g
Cauliflower
1
pc(s)
Lime
3
ml
Olive oil
30
g
Almonds (whole or flaked)
10
g
Fresh coriander
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Baking tray
- Baking paper
- Saucepan
- Knife
Allergen Information
Nuts (Almonds)
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 200°C. Rinse quinoa in hot water, then cook in salted water for 15 minutes.
Tip: Thorough washing removes bitter compounds.
2
✓
Peel beetroot and cut into 1 cm cubes. Break cauliflower into small florets.
Tip: Similar sized pieces ensure even roasting.
3
✓
Place vegetables on a lined baking tray (preferably in separate lanes). Drizzle with 2/3 of the oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.
Tip: Don't overcrowd; allow space for hot air so they roast rather than steam.
4
✓
Roast vegetables for 25-30 minutes until cauliflower edges brown and beetroot is tender.
Tip: Toss halfway through.
5
✓
In the last 5 minutes, throw the almonds onto the tray to toast.
Tip: Almond oil heats up fast, careful not to burn!
6
✓
To serve, pile quinoa into bowls, top with roasted vegetables and almonds. Squeeze over lime juice and drizzle with remaining oil.
Tip: Acidity (lime) enhances the sweetness of roasted vegetables.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Quinoa
- 200 g Raw beetroot
- 300 g Cauliflower
- 1 pc(s) Lime
- 3 ml Olive oil
- 30 g Almonds (whole or flaked)
- 10 g Fresh coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper