Quinoa with Moroccan Winter Squash and Parsnip Stew

  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
IngredientsStew2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperPinch of saffron1 cup water1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 cups 1-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (from 11/2-pound squash)2 cups 3/4-inch cubes peeled parsnipsQuinoa1 cup quinoa*1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped peeled parsnip2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon turmeric2 cups water
Directions
Makes 6 servings

For stew:
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add
onion; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 5
minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Mix in paprika and next 8 ingredients. Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Bring to boil. Add squash and parsnips.

Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

For quinoa:
Rinse quinoa; drain. Melt butter with oil in large
saucepan over medium heat. Add parsnip
Cover; cook until vegetables begin to brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and turmeric; sauté 1 minute. Add quinoa; stir 1 minute.

Add 2 cups water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to
medium-low. Cover; simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.


Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CELIACCHRIS.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 370.5
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.1 mg
  • Sodium: 700.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g

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