Take advantage of seasonal produce with this tasty beef and quinoa salad.
- Place quinoa and 2 cups (500ml) water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 mins or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Use a fork to separate the grains.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place pumpkin and capsicum on tray. Drizzle with half the oil. Season. Bake, adding broccoli and beans to tray for the last 15 mins of cooking, for 25 mins or until vegetables are tender.
- While the vegetables is roasting, combine remaining oil and thyme in a small bowl. Season. Rub thyme mixture onto beef. Heat a barbecue flat plate or chargrill on medium-high. Cook beef for 2 mins each side or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover and set aside for 5 mins to rest. Thickly slice.
- To make the thyme vinaigrette, whisk thyme, vinegar and oil in a small bowl. Season. Combine beef, vegetables, quinoa, spinach, dressing and walnuts in a large bowl. Serve immediately.
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