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BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH QUINOA AND HONEY

Prep/Cooking Time: 45-60 Minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 1 large red onion
  • olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 100g quinoa
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 6 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

  • peel the butternut squash and onion
  • remove the seeds from the squash
  • cut the squash and onion into pices of similar size
  • lay the squash and onion on a baking sheet
  • drizzle with olive oil
  • season with the salt sugar and chili flakes
  • roast in a preheated oven at full temp
  • cook till the edges begin to char
  • remove from the heat and leave to cool naturally
  • measure the quinoa using a cup
  • place the quinoa in a pan adn add 2 * the amount of water by volume
  • add a generous pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil
  • bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer
  • cover with a lid and cook until all the water has been absorbed
  • remove from the heat and fluff with a fork
  • leave to cool to room temperature
  • place the honey and vinegar in a jar and shake till well combined
To serve combine the steamed quinoa and roasted squash in a bowl and add the dressing
Season to taste and serve immediately