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!
yield
6 -8
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For spicey butternut squash and quinoa
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1 cquinoa- raw
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2 cwater (or chicken stock, whichever you prefer for cooking the quinoa)
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1/2red onion- diced small
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1butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1" pieces
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11/2 cchicken stock
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1jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced small
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1/2 cfresh cilantro, chopped
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1lime
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1 tspchili powder (more if you like it hotter)
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1/2 tspground coriander
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1/2 tspground cumin
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salt and pepper to taste
How To Make spicey butternut squash and quinoa
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1Cook 1 cup Quinoa in 2 cups water or chicken stock till water is absorbed, set aside
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2Saute onion, garlic and scallion till tender in a bit of olive oil
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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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4Add quinoa and cilantro squeeze the lime over and toss. Serve hot.
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