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Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf

This vibrant and flavorful vegan quinoa pilaf celebrates the arrival of Fall with flavors of pumpkin, pomegranate and persimmon. Yum!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb butternut pumpkin aka butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into triangles
  • 1 ½ tbsp za'atar spice
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cardamom pods lightly crushed
  • 3 leaves bay
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable stock
  • Zest of ½ a lemon
  • ½ persimmon cut into triangles
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¼ Toasted pistachios roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly torn or chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 celsius (350 fahrenheit) and toss the pumpkin in half the olive oil and the za'atar with a couple of pinches of sea salt. Spread evenly on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelised.
  2. Rinse the quinoa well under running water to remove any bitterness and drain. Place a medium saucepan over a medium-low heat and add the remaining oil and the shallot, cinnamon, bay and cardamom pods. Cook until the shallot is lovely and golden. Add the quinoa and cook for a few minutes before adding the vegetable stock and a couple of pinches of salt. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary before adding the lemon zest.
  3. To serve place the pilaf in a bowl and top with the pumpkin, persimmon, pomegranate seeds, pistachios and coriander.

Notes

  • If you can't get your hands on persimmon simply omit it from the pilaf, however, it is worth trying to get your hands on one.
  • Inspired by Za'atar Roasted Chicken with Pilaf from May 2016 Gourmet Traveller

Nutrition Information

Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 202mg (8%) Potassium 506mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 8495IU (170%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 202mg 8%
Potassium 506mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 8495IU 170%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.