butternut squash quinoa

North Providence, RI
Updated on Nov 15, 2010

High in protein - low in calories this is a great main or side!

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups butternut squash cubed
  • - olive oil
  • - salt and pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup quinoa (we used red and white)
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sage leaves, fresh
  • 1/2 cup peas frozen
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped

How To Make butternut squash quinoa

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425F toss squash. Place in oven for 25 minutes stiring every ten minuts untill tender. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Toast quinoa in a sauce pan, add onions, garlic and broth cook for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add mushrooms peas, thyme and sage cook for an additional 5 minutes
  • Step 4
    Garnish with walnuts and cheese

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