Quinoa, Butternut Squash, and Kale Salad

Quinoa, Butternut Squash, and Kale Salad

This is a go-to type of recipe I use a lot. The seasonings are pretty great and can be used for sweet potato fries and a fish marinade too. You can vary this recipe by adding your favorite grain, or bean! You can also use whichever herb you enjoy.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 1 zucchini, cubed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups chopped lacinato kale
  • 2 cups chopped Italian parsley
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add butternut squash and zucchini; toss until coated. Place butternut squash and zucchini onto a baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven, tossing once half way through, until soft, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool.

Step 4
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.

Step 5
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, butternut squash, zucchini, quinoa, kale, parsley, raisins, red onion, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl; toss until salad is combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195
Calories
5g
Fat
35g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 7%
Saturated Fat1g 4%
Sodium132mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars11g
Protein5g
Vitamin C46mg 228%
Calcium87mg 7%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium607mg 13%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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