Description
A heartwarming dish combining roasted butternut squash and fluffy quinoa, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh sage, chopped
- Fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional nuts or seeds for crunch
- Optional feta cheese for creaminess
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and seed the butternut squash. Cut it into small, uniform cubes.
- Toss the cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- While the squash roasts, cook the quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine roasted squash and fluffy quinoa in the skillet, adding fresh herbs and any optional ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts for crunch and a sprinkle of feta cheese for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, butternut squash, vegetarian, fall recipes, comfort food