Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Cranberries & Pistachios (Quinoa “Stuffing”)

Name: Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Cranberries & Pistachios (Quinoa “Stuffing”)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (seetutorial for cutting a butternut squash); 1 red onion, peeled and diced; 3–5 cloves garlic, with peel still on; 1 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil (or any high-heat oil); salt and pepper; 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed; 3 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water; zest of one orange; 2 cups roughly-chopped fresh spinach; 2/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

45m

This quinoa recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional stuffing. Roasted butternut squash, red onion, and garlic are mixed with fluffy quinoa, orange zest, fresh spinach, and a generous handful of cranberries and pistachios. A perfect addition to any holiday feast or as a stand-alone meal.

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Servings: 4

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1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (seetutorial for cutting a butternut squash)

1 red onion, peeled and diced

3–5 cloves garlic, with peel still on

1 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil (or any high-heat oil)

1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed

3 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water

2 cups roughly-chopped fresh spinach

2/3 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup shelled pistachios

Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Cranberries & Pistachios (Quinoa “Stuffing”)

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Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Cranberries & Pistachios (Quinoa “Stuffing”)

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