Roasted Beet Citrus Grain Bowl (Printable Version)
Vibrant bowl with roasted beets, fresh citrus, and hearty grains topped with zesty dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables & Fruit
01 - 3 medium beets, peeled and cut into wedges
02 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented
04 - 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
→ Grains
07 - 1 cup farro, quinoa, or brown rice (uncooked)
08 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
→ Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon orange juice
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
15 - ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
16 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pumpkin seeds
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or dill), chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place beet wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until tender and caramelized.
03 - Rinse farro, quinoa, or brown rice. In a saucepan, combine with water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender (farro: 25 min; quinoa: 15 min; brown rice: 35 min). Drain any excess liquid and fluff with a fork.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
05 - In a large bowl, combine cooked grains, roasted beets, orange and grapefruit segments, spinach or arugula, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
06 - Divide among bowls. Top with avocado slices, goat cheese or feta, toasted nuts or seeds, and fresh herbs as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way sweet beets and tangy citrus play together will make you forget you're eating something so healthy
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes for the easiest weekday lunches
02 -
- Don't crowd the beets on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast—use two sheets if needed
- The grains continue absorbing moisture as they sit, so don't worry if they seem slightly wet when you first fluff them
03 -
- Wear gloves when peeling and chopping beets unless you want pink-stained hands for days
- Segment the citrus over a bowl to catch all the juices—add that liquid to the dressing