Butternut squash Quinoa with Cranberries

Butternut squash Quinoa with Cranberries
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 195.3
  • Total Fat: 10.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 24.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

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Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    3/4 c quinoa
    1.5 c water
    3.5 c butternut squash cut into 3/4 inch cubes (about half a squash)
    2 cloves of garlic
    3T olive oil, divided
    2 c Kale cut into strips
    1/4 c dried cranberries
    2T pepitas
    1/4 c orange juice and zest
    2t red wine vinegar
    1 T maple syrup
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 375. Combine butternut squash, garlic and 1T of olive oil, spread mixture on cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
While squash is roasting combine quinoa and water in sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cook 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
Wisk together orange juice, zest, 2T olive oil, red wine vinegar and maple syrup to make dressing.
In a large bowl combine quinoa, squash, cranberries and kale. Pour dressing and coat evenly. Let sit 5-10 minutes to wilt the kale, garnish with pepitas. Enjoy!

Serving Size: makes 5 1 cup servings

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SEANNACAISON.