Quinoa, Butternut Squash, and Kale Salad

Description

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. cumin
  4. oregano
  5. chili powder
  6. salt
  7. and pepper together in a bowl. Add butternut squash and zucchini; toss until coated. Place butternut squash and zucchini onto a baking sheet.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven
  9. tossing once half way through
  10. until soft
  11. about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool.
  12. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low
  13. cover
  14. and simmer until quinoa is tender
  15. 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.
  16. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil
  17. butternut squash
  18. zucchini
  19. quinoa
  20. kale
  21. parsley
  22. raisins
  23. red onion
  24. apple cider vinegar
  25. and honey in a bowl; toss until salad is combined.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 8

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