Roasted Butternut Pumpkin and Red Quinoa Salad

Name: Roasted Butternut Pumpkin and Red Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups red quinoa; 1 ¼ cups water; 1 tsp salt; 3 cups butternut pumpkin; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup baby spinach leaves; ¼ cup toasted pecans; salt and pepper; 1 tbsp vino cotto; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp honey; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
754 kcal
Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American

Roasted Butternut Pumpkin and Red Quinoa Salad

Omar Parker

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This pumpkin and red quinoa salad is packed with fall flavor from roasted butternut pumpkin, hearty quinoa, and a fresh balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ cups red quinoa
1 ¼ cups water
1 tsp salt
3 cups butternut pumpkin aka butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup baby spinach leaves
¼ cup toasted pecans
salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

1 tbsp vino cotto or balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and place the pumpkin and olive oil in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Place the pumpkin on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
While the pumpkin is roasting prepare the quinoa. Place the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and place under cold running water for a few minutes. Use your fingers to toss the grains about to ensure they are well rinsed. Drain and place into a saucepan along with the water and salt. Place over a high heat and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and leave to simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Place the cooked quinoa into a sieve to drain any excess water.
Make the dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a jar and shaking to combine.
Place the quinoa in a large bowl and add the roasted pumpkin, baby spinach leaves and toss to combine. Just before serving scatter with pecans and add the dressing and toss to combine.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 754kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 95g (32%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 1315mg (55%) Potassium 1436mg (41%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 23730IU (475%) Vitamin C 48.3mg (54%) Calcium 246mg (25%) Iron 6.8mg (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 754 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	754kcal	38%
Carbohydrates	95g	32%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Sodium	1315mg	55%
Potassium	1436mg	31%
Fiber	12g	48%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	23730IU	475%
Vitamin C	48.3mg	54%
Calcium	246mg	25%
Iron	6.8mg	38%