
Caribbean Beetroot & Ackee Quinoa Salad
Category
Quick and Easy
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
40 minutes
Style
Caribbean
Technique
Roasting
Diet Friendly
Vegan
Daily Recipe: June 26, 2025
Our featured recipe today is a vibrant, mouthwatering take on traditional Caribbean fare, using the earthy sweetness of beetroot to add depth and complexity to a dish that's as refreshing as a tropical island breeze.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Medium beets - 2 - peeled and diced
- Can of ackee - 1 - drained
- Cooked multicolored quinoa - 2 cups
- Small red onion - 1 - finely diced
- Cloves of garlic - 2 - minced
- Allspice - 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- One lime - Juice of
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Fresh parsley - for garnish - finely chopped
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🔥🍠🕦Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss diced beets with a tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes or until tender and caramelized.
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Step 2 - 🍳🧅🧄In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until softened.
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Step 3 - 🥘🌶️🌾Stir in the allspice, cumin, and pre-cooked quinoa, tossing to combine.
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Step 4 - 🥘🍠🥭Add the roasted beets and ackee, gently folding them into the quinoa mixture.
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Step 5 - 🍋🥘🧂Drizzle with lime juice and remaining olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
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Step 6 - 🥗🍽️😋Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Additional
This recipe is an excellent way to incorporate more nutrient-rich beets and quinoa into your diet. For added protein, you can toss in some grilled shrimp or tofu. Kids can help by washing and chopping the veggies or stirring the quinoa mixture.