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beet pizza

Roasted-Beet Pizza

By Karen Olson

Sliced beets resemble pepperoni on a traditional pizza and offer an earthy sweetness that pairs perfectly with chèvre or other tart cheeses. If you happen to have young beet greens, chop them up and add them to the top of this pizza after it is cooked. 

a bowl of beet soup

Beet Carrot Soup

By Karen Olson

This vibrant soup is great hot or chilled. For a tarter flavor, substitute lemon juice and zest in place of the orange juice and zest. 

carpaccio salad

Beet Carpaccio

By Karen Olson

Carpaccio is traditionally made with thinly sliced raw beef. This version, made with sliced raw beets, is a great way to showcase a variety of heirloom beet varieties, such as striped Chioggia, golden and red.     

sliced quinoa cabbage rolls

Cabbage Rolls Filled With Quinoa and Ground Beef

By Karen Olson

For a vegetarian version of this hearty entrée, substitute crumbled tempeh for the ground beef.

a plate of chicken and quinoa stew

Moroccan Chicken Stew

By Karen Olson

At once comforting and exotic, this homey chicken stew is deepened by curry and cinnamon notes. For the pilaf, try toasted almonds, parsley and diced dried apricots instead of toasted pine nuts, mint and currants.

a plate of quinoa winter salad

Quinoa Winter Salad

By Karen Olson

Served over supergreens like baby kale, spinach and beet greens, this hearty salad makes a fresh and flavorful meal. Try dried cherries, blueberries or diced dried apricots in place of the cranberries; substitute toasted pecans, almonds or walnuts for the pumpkin seeds.

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cakes With Black Beans

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Cakes With Black Beans

By Karen Olson

Topped with salsa and sour cream, these addictive croquettes make a warm, nourishing meal. Serve with a fresh green salad.

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