We’re going to start 2015 off on the right (healthy) foot, sound good? The butternut squash and fresh pomegranate seeds add a serious antioxidant punch. Fun little fact for you — butternut squash is actually considered a fruit since it has seeds. Who knew? It offers a dose of fiber and even helps prevent against heart disease thanks to its high nutrient count. I usually have quinoa as a main dish, or tossed in a salad since it can be pretty filling. Like all of my previous quinoa recipes, this makes for an excellent lunch the next day!
Roasted Butternut Squash & Pomegranate Quinoa
via cupcakes and kale chips
ingredients:
2 c. butternut squash, cut into 1/2 in cubes ( save yourself some time and grab the pre-cut ones from Trader Joes)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 c. uncooked quinoa
2 c. vegetable or chicken broth (I used vegetable)
1 pomegranate, seeds only
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp chopped fresh sage
crumbled goat cheese
directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the cut squash with 1 tbsp olive oil and salt and spread on baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, tossing after 10 minutes. For the quinoa, prepare according to package directions, substituting the chicken/vegetable broth in place of the water. In a large bowl, combine the squash, quinoa and remaining ingredients. Top with crumbled goat cheese.
Enjoy!
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i need to try to cook with quinoa more often! this sounds tasty! xo jillian
I have a serious love affair with butternut squash, it’s in my post today too, so I must make this! Where do you buy pomegranate seeds from? I was going to make that cheese ball you brought to my house but I had no clue where to buy the seeds from!
DEFINITELY making this. Can’t wait!
Thank you so much for that TJ’s insiders tip. Butternut squash prep always sounds like too much work and that makes it so much easier. Great recipe girl definitely pinning that one!
I can’t believe how many flavors are infused into this – YUM!!
I definitely need to start making quinoa more often! And I love pomegranate so this sounds like the perfect receipt! Oh and goat cheese… yum!
This looks delicious!! You really do make the most yummy sounding dishes.
Sam
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