Quinoa, Butternut Squash, and Kale Salad

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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.

Submitted by Jessipes
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add butternut squash and zucchini; toss until coated. Place butternut squash and zucchini onto a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven, tossing once half way through, until soft, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool.

  4. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool.

  5. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, butternut squash, zucchini, quinoa, kale, parsley, raisins, red onion, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl; toss until salad is combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
5g Fat
35g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 607mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.