Acorn Squash Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Honey Or Maple Syrup; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; 1 dash Sea Salt And Black Pepper; 1 Acorn Squash, Cut Into Cubes (not Peeled); 1 Small Onion, Chopped; 1 Small Zucchini, Halved And Sliced; 1 cup Broccoli, Cut Into Small Florets; 1 Carrot, Halved And Sliced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Quinoa, Rinsed Thoroughly; 1 cup Water; 1 Tablespoon Curry Powder; 1/2 Tablespoons Cinnamon; Walnuts Or Pecans; Feta Cheese

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Honey Or Maple Syrup
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 dash Sea Salt And Black Pepper
1 Acorn Squash, Cut Into Cubes (not Peeled)
1 Small Onion, Chopped
1 Small Zucchini, Halved And Sliced
1 cup Broccoli, Cut Into Small Florets
1 Carrot, Halved And Sliced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Quinoa, Rinsed Thoroughly
1 cup Water
1 Tablespoon Curry Powder
1/2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
Walnuts Or Pecans
Feta Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk together honey, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; toss with acorn squash pieces on a rimmed baking sheet.
2
Roast for 30 minutes or until fork tender, stirring once.
3
Place all of the chopped vegetables and the garlic on a second baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast on the oven rack below the squash.
4
These can be in the oven for 30-45 minutes; just make sure to stir occasionally.
5
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil and stir in the rinsed quinoa.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the quinoa has puffed up.
7
Drain off any excess water, then stir in the curry, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
8
Remove the roasted vegetables and squash from the oven and combine everything (including quinoa) in a large bowl.
9
Top with chopped nuts and feta and serve with some grainy bread.
10
OR wrap this mixture in a whole-wheat tortilla with baby spinach for a tasty quinoa burrito.

127

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Honey Or Maple Syrup, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 1 dash Sea Salt And Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

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