Quinoa with Sweet Veggies and Almond Butter

Name: Quinoa with Sweet Veggies and Almond Butter
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters almond butter; 1 mediums butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced into 1 inch cubes; 473 milliliters water or chicken stock; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated (or put whole in food processor); 2 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters quinoa, rinsed; 4 servings Sea salt to taste; 2 mediums sweet potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes; 59 milliliters tamari soy sauce (use wheat-free for gluten-free); 2 cloves garlic, minced (or put whole in food processor)

Quinoa with Sweet Veggies and Almond Butter might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 564 calories, 19g of protein, and 29g of fat each. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 11 person have tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of ginger, butternut squash, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the sea salt you could follow this main course with the Raspberry Sea Salt Brownies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.In a small saucepan, add 2 cups of water or chicken stock and 1 cup of rinsed quinoa. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Continue to simmer until all of the water is absorbed and the quinoa becomes clear, about 15 minutes.

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Chicken Stock

Quinoa

Water

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Sauce Pan

Oven

Mix the sweet potatoes and butternut squash in a large bowl with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil or enough to lightly coat each piece.

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Butternut Squash

Sweet Potato

Olive Oil

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Bowl

Sprinkle with sea salt and mix again.

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Sea Salt

Spread the vegetables in one layer onto a cookie sheet.

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Vegetable

Spread

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Place in the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, turning the pieces midway through cooking to ensure all sides are cooked evenly. The veggies should be soft and lightly browned.While the quinoa and vegetables are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl or food processor, combine the garlic, ginger, almond butter and tamari soy sauce. If using a food processor, chop the garlic and ginger before adding the wet ingredients.

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Tamari