Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
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Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
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A hearty warm quinoa salad that can be served as an entree or a Thanksgiving side dish. It is super fulfilling, flavorful, full of textures, and loaded with healthy ingredients like squash, apples, and pomegranate
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Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, small
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 1 persimmon peeled and chopped
- 1 apple chopped
- pomegranate seeds
- parsley optional, Italian variety, leaves
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the butternut squash on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa to the pan and toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn down the heat to low and cover the pan; cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid. Take the pan off the heat and allow the quinoa to rest for 5 minutes covered. Fluff with a fork.
- Transfer the quinoa to a large serving dish. Gently fold in butternut squash, persimmon, apple, pomegranate seeds, and parsley, if using. Drizzle the salad with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Optional Variations:
- Expert Tips:
- Rinse the quinoa, or look for a bag that clearly states the quinoa has been pre-rinsed (e.g. Costco's Kirkland brand) to cut out a step. Quinoa is naturally coated in a bitter-tasting compound known as saponin to protect it from critters. While it's effective pest control, it's not super pleasant to taste, so rinse it thoroughly before toasting and simmering.
- Vegan Quinoa Salad - Make this a purely plant-based dish by swapping in veggie broth.
- Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad - Sweet potatoes (or yams) make for a wonderful squash replacement!
Optional Add-Ins - Bulk up your salad as needed to make it hearty enough to be an entrée. Here are some of my favorite additions:
Crumbled Feta or Goat's Cheese Shredded Leftover Turkey or Chicken Toasted Nuts or Roasted Pepitas Maple Syrup Chipotle Roasted Brussels Sprouts Peppery Arugula or Massaged Kale
- Crumbled Feta or Goat's Cheese
- Shredded Leftover Turkey or Chicken
- Toasted Nuts or Roasted Pepitas
- Maple Syrup Chipotle Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Peppery Arugula or Massaged Kale
- Rinse the quinoa, or look for a bag that clearly states the quinoa has been pre-rinsed (e.g. Costco's Kirkland brand) to cut out a step. Quinoa is naturally coated in a bitter-tasting compound known as saponin to protect it from critters. While it's effective pest control, it's not super pleasant to taste, so rinse it thoroughly before toasting and simmering.
- Toast the quinoa to deepen the flavor. This is similar to what I do for making my arroz and fideo, and it adds so much depth. Plus, it just takes a few minutes!
- Look for pre-chopped squash in the refrigerated section of the produce aisle or in the freezer section to cut down on prep work. Pro Tip: You can roast veggies directly from frozen!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
948mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
20206IU
(404%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 948mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 20206IU | 404% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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