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Butternut Quinoa with Cranberries & Pepitas

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Category: Side Dishes, Main Dish

 Ingredients List

  • ¾ c. quinoa (yields 2½ to 3 c. cooked)
  • 1½ c. water
  • 1 1.5 lb. butternut squash, cut into ¾ in. cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic.
  • 3 T. olive oil, divided
  • 2-3 leaves of kale, cut into ribbons
  • ¼ c. dried cranberries
  • 2 T. pepitas
  • ¼ c. orange juice (from one medium orange) + zest
  • 2 t. minced red onion (or shallot)
  • 2 t. champagne vinegar
  • 1 T. maple syrup (if desired)
  • salt and pepper

 Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Coat the butternut squash and garlic in 1 T. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, turning half way through. Squash should be tender and cooked through. Let cool.
While the squash is roasting, combine quinoa and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.

2. Let cool.

3. To make the dressing, whisk together orange juice, zest, 2 T. olive oil, red onion, garlic, maple syrup, if desired and season with salt and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, squash, kale and cranberries. Pour in half the dressing and stir until evenly coated. Taste and add more dressing as needed. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to let the kale wilt a bit. Garnish with pepitas and serve.

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