Description
A delightful, nutritious dish combining roasted butternut squash with fluffy quinoa for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the diced butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme in a large mixing bowl.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes or until golden and tender.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve.
- Combine the quinoa and vegetable broth in a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork.
- Combine the quinoa with the roasted butternut squash in a bowl, gently folding together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Pre-cook quinoa and roast butternut squash earlier in the day and mix just before serving. Use an air fryer for a crispier finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash, quinoa, vegetarian recipe, healthy meal, roasted vegetables