Description
A warm and comforting dish combining nutty quinoa and sweet roasted butternut squash, infused with garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), to taste
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (shiitake or cremini), optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash cubes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Bring vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa to the boiling broth, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until golden, adding mushrooms if using.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and mix it with the garlic and mushrooms.
- Fold in the roasted butternut squash and fresh herbs. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
Rinse quinoa beforehand to remove bitterness. Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, butternut squash, vegetarian, healthy, comfort food, easy recipe