Description

This spicy sweet quinoa squash bowl is a delicious vegetarian entree that includes fresh spinach, hummus, butternut squash, pecans, and quinoa.

Ingredients

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1 cup quinoa (+ vegetable stock, optional)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for mild spice)
2 cups peeled, cubed butternut squash
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh spinach
1/4 cup toasted pecan pieces

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Instructions

Cook quinoa according to directions, using vegetable stock for half of the water (optional) and adding 2 teaspoons curry and brown sugar to the pot before cooking.
Coat squash with olive oil, white sugar, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon curry, and salt to taste. Roast in a 400 degree oven or in skillet until golden brown and fork-tender.
Add squash, cilantro and spinach to the cooked quinoa and toss gently to combine. Top each bowl with pecans and white bean hummus.

Notes

For the white bean hummus, puree 1 can white cannellini beans, 1/4 cup vegetable stock, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove garlic, and salt/pepper to taste.

Nutritional information does not include the hummus.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Keywords: spicy sweet squash bowl, squash bowl, sweet squash bowl