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Savory Spiced Quinoa & Butternut Squash Bowl with Toasted Pepitas

Savory Spiced Quinoa & Butternut Squash Bowl with Toasted Pepitas is built to be delicious and practical while aligning with healthy eating principles. Serve with a big side of vegetables and a whole‑grain or legume base for extra fiber, and taste as you go—layering herbs and acids can make low‑salt cooking sing. Always follow your clinician’s guidance for personalized targets.

High Fiber
Prep
15m
Cook
30m
Total
45m
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium Butternut Squash
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 Onion 1/2 Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
  2. While squash roasts, heat remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add quinoa, vegetable broth, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
  4. Toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them.
  5. Combine roasted butternut squash and cooked quinoa in bowls. Top with toasted pepitas and fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

Servings: 2 · Author: RecipeRX