Quinoa with Butternut squash
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1.5 cups uncooked quinoa1.5 cups cubed butternut squash1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (plain or try tamari or other seasoned pumpkin seeds)2 tbsp butter (clarified butter or ghee can also be used)1 tbsp ground sage1 tsp ground thyme2 tbsp brown sugarsalt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350.
Prepare quinoa in a rice cooker or as stated on the packaging.
Melt butter (a small cup in the microwave works great) and once melted add sage, thyme, brown sugar and blend.
Place cubed butternut squash in an oven safe 8x8 or 9x13 pyrex or pan and drizzle with seasoned butter, mixing to coat.
Bake butternut squash for 15-25 minutes until tender and slightly golden (time will depend on size of cubes).
Add fully cooked quinoa and pumpkin seeds to the butternut squash. Mix well and enjoy!
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LESSNALGAS.
Prepare quinoa in a rice cooker or as stated on the packaging.
Melt butter (a small cup in the microwave works great) and once melted add sage, thyme, brown sugar and blend.
Place cubed butternut squash in an oven safe 8x8 or 9x13 pyrex or pan and drizzle with seasoned butter, mixing to coat.
Bake butternut squash for 15-25 minutes until tender and slightly golden (time will depend on size of cubes).
Add fully cooked quinoa and pumpkin seeds to the butternut squash. Mix well and enjoy!
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LESSNALGAS.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 367.0
- Total Fat: 10.1 g
- Cholesterol: 10.4 mg
- Sodium: 553.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 60.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
- Protein: 10.1 g