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.
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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