spicey butternut squash and quinoa
I was looking for a recipe to accommodate my son's diet and his taste preferences and just couldn't find what I wanted so I ended up combining a couple of recipes together and tweaking them to fit. It has since become a family favorite!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa- raw
- 2 cups water (or chicken stock, whichever you prefer for cooking the quinoa)
- 1/2 - red onion- diced small
- 1 - butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1" pieces
- 11/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 - jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced small
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 - lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (more if you like it hotter)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make spicey butternut squash and quinoa
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Step 1Cook 1 cup Quinoa in 2 cups water or chicken stock till water is absorbed, set aside
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Step 2Saute onion, garlic and scallion till tender in a bit of olive oil
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Step 3Add spices and 1-1/2 cup chicken broth, jalapeno, squash and simmer till squash is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Step 4Add quinoa and cilantro squeeze the lime over and toss. Serve hot.
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Other Side Dishes
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Diet:
Wheat Free
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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