Roasted Squash and Vegetable Quinoa Recipe
Serves 6 | One serving = 1 Starch, 1½ vegetable, ½ Fat, 1 Extra
Comfort food does not have to be deep fried or sweet. This delicious Roasted Squash and Vegetable Quinoa recipe is perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 3 cups squash, chopped
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- ½ cup red onion
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- ½ cup red peppers, chopped
- ½ cup yellow peppers, chopped
- 3 cups quinoa, cooked
Dressing
- ½ cup lemon juice, fresh
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- ¼ tsp. oregano
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400ᵒF. Add chopped squash to baking pan and coat in olive oil. Bake in oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until squash can be easily pierced with a fork.
While squash bakes chop vegetables and place in large bowl. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Add cooked squash and quinoa to bowl of chopped vegetables.
In a small jar combine all dressing components. Shake to combine. Pour dressing over quinoa and vegetables.
