Lemony Quinoa with Butternut Squash

Name: Lemony Quinoa with Butternut Squash
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters 10 ounces butternut squash (about; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives (optional); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 20 grams tablespoons (about lightly toasted pine nuts (optional); 237 milliliters quinoa; 4 servings salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 59 milliliters chopped shallots; 591 milliliters vegetable broth

Lemony Quinoa with Butternut Squash might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 8g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 235 calories. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 4. A mixture of garlic, quinoa, pine nuts, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

Instructions

Cut the squash in half and scrape out the seeds and strings (using a grapefruit spoon makes this easier). Peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with the 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

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Place them on a non-stick baking sheet (or silicone mat), sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it well and allow to drain.

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Quinoa

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Heat a deep, non-stick pot.

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Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until shallots soften slightly.

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Add the quinoa and toast it until it has dried out and begins to exude a toasty aroma.

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Add the squash along with the thyme and vegetable broth. Reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook, stirring once or twice, until all broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in the lemon peel and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add more lemon juice if needed.

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