BUTTERNUT SQUASH, TURNIP, AND GREEN-BEAN QUINOA

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Categories     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Quinoa     Green Bean     Turnip     Butternut Squash     Simmer     Boil     Gourmet     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cupquinoa
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 medium turnip
1 large garlic clove
4 scallions
2 ounces green beans
1 cup 1/3-inch cubes butternut squash

Steps:

  • In a sieve rinse quinoa under cold running water until water runs clear.
  • In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with quinoa and salt and simmer mixture, covered, over moderately low heat until just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain quinoa in sieve (do not rinse) and spread out on a plate to cool.
  • Peel turnip and cut into 1/3-inch cubes. Mince garlic. Slice scallions thin on the diagonal and cut beans into 1/3-inch pieces.
  • In a steamer set over 1 inch boiling water combine squash, turnip, and garlic and steam vegetables, covered, 7 minutes, or until almost tender. Add beans, quinoa, and salt and pepper to taste and steam 3 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer mixture to a bowl and toss with scallions.

Sulemam Nourzai
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious weeknight meal.


Bryan Whitaker
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I made this dish for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


the ethiopian
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night. It's warm and comforting, and the butternut squash and turnips are packed with nutrients.


Estephannie Hundhausen
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I'm not a big fan of turnips, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They were roasted to perfection and had a slightly sweet flavor.


Tobiloluwa Solomon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. You can also add some cooked lentils or beans to make it a more hearty meal.


Phul Mohamed
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Mostafuzur Rahma
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This dish is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also low in calories and fat.


Murtaza Games Official
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook quinoa, and this recipe is a great one. The roasted vegetables add so much flavor to the dish.


Eric Oscarson
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. You can roast the vegetables and cook the quinoa ahead of time, then just assemble the dish when you're ready to eat.


Bilal Osman
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavors and the presentation.


Elton Erasmus
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted turnips and green beans.


Ruth Asamba
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the butternut squash and the bitterness of the turnips pair perfectly together.


Dharan Dharan
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This dish is perfect for a fall meal. The butternut squash and turnips are in season and the quinoa is a hearty and filling grain.


Terry Mullen
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get more vegetables in my diet.


ikram Jatoi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Abdeldjebbar Abid
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Sabintamang Sabintamang
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I especially loved the crispy roasted turnips.


Tortell
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I've never been a fan of butternut squash, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Melissa Coffey
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This butternut squash, turnip, and green bean quinoa dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the quinoa was cooked to perfection.