- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 400ml hot water
- Baking tray
- Large frying pan
- Measuring jug
- 1.
Heat your oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4. Peel and finely slice one garlic clove. Pull the leaves from the rosemary. Using a small sharp knife, make small holes in the pork fillet. Push a slice of garlic and a couple of rosemary leaves into each incision.
- 2.
Place the pork fillet on a baking tray. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season. Place in the oven and cook for 30-35 mins. Check the pork is cooked through by piercing with a sharp knife. The juices should run clear. Remove from the oven and leave to rest, covered.
- 3.
While the pork is cooking, peel and dice your onion. Peel and crush the garlic. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan. Gently fry the onion for 6 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins. Boil the kettle.
- 4.
Peel and coarsely grate the beetroot. Rinse the quinoa under cold water then add to the pan. Pour 400ml hot water in to a jug. Add a ladleful at a time, stirring until the water is absorbed before adding another.
- 5.
Zest the lemon and squeeze juice from half. Add to the crème fraiche. Season. Mix well.
- 6.
After 15 mins, the quinoa should be nearly cooked. Add the grated beetroot and cook for a further 5 mins. Fold through the lemon crème fraiche. Finally stir through the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
- 7.
Slice the pork fillet at an angle. Spoon the ruby quinoa on to two plates. Top with the sliced pork fillet and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.