Quinoa with beetroot and plums
Ingredients
- 3 plums, stoned and quartered
 - olive/avocado oil, for drizzling
 - salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 - 250g quinoa
 - 450ml vegetable stock
 - 200g baby beetroot, peeled and quartered
 - 60ml (¼ cup) fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
 - 60ml (¼ cup) fresh mint, roughly chopped
 - fresh mint leaves, to serve
 
Instructions
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															Preheat the oven to 200°C.
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															Place the plums on a baking tray and drizzle with a little oil. Season and roast until soft with crispy edges, about 10 – 15 minutes.
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															Wash and drain the quinoa in a sieve to remove any residue. Place in a large saucepan and pour over the stock. Bring to a boil and add the beetroot. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until soft, about 20 minutes. Cover and leave to standfor 5 minutes, then fluff up with a fork. Add a little oil and season.
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		Mix the herbs into the warm quinoa and serve with the roasted plums, garnished with the mint leaves.

