Quinoa Salad with Acorn Squash and Apples
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Quinoa Salad with Acorn Squash and Apples
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This protein-packed quinoa dish full of creamy acorn squash, crunchy apples, and toasted walnuts is naturally gluten free and vegan.
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Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash (seeded and cut cubes (skin-on))
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked & prepared according to package instructions)
- 1 apple (cored and diced)
- ½ cup scallions (minced)
- ¼ cup parsley (minced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup walnuts toasted, chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place acorn cubes in a resealable plastic bag and coat with half of the olive oil, salt and pepper (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.) Seal bag and shake well to combine.
- Scatter squash on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until softened.
- While squash is baking, combine cooked quinoa, diced apple, scallions and parsley in a large bowl.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 4-5 minutes over medium heat or until they smell toasted. Add to bowl with quinoa.
- Add cooked squash to the quinoa and dress with lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.) Toss well and season with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Notes
- Serve warm, cold or at room temperature. Can be made up to 1 day in advance.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33.3g
(11%)
Protein
6.3g
(13%)
Fat
14.8g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1.7g
(9%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13.1g
(77%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Fiber
4.6g
(18%)
Sugar
3.2g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.3g | 13% |
| Fat | 14.8g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.1g | 77% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 18% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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