ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS

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Tired of the same old side dish for the holidays? Wow your family and friends with this simple yet unique side that is sure to please. The crunch from the pumpkin seeds, texture from the quinoa, and the earthiness from the roasted squash really sets this one apart.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 34m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 ½ cups 1-inch cubes peeled, seeded butternut squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
3 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the warm melted butter, thyme, sage, and sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Place cubed butternut squash in prepared baking dish. Drizzle with seasoned butter. Roast uncovered in preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toast quinoa in oil until light brown, about 5 minutes. Add Swanson® Chicken Broth to quinoa and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes without disturbing. Remove from heat and let sit covered until broth is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir the quinoa and pumpkin seeds into the roasted squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 486.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Maria Dorado
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This recipe is a great fall dish. The roasted butternut squash is so warm and comforting.


Rakiya Hussaini
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I made this recipe for a vegan friend and she loved it! She said it was the best roasted butternut squash dish she had ever had.


millicent brown
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted butternut squash and quinoa.


Mamata Kushwaha
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The quinoa and pumpkin seeds helped to balance out the flavor of the squash.


Alyssa Robbins
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Overall, this recipe was a good starting point. With a few tweaks, I think it could be really great.


Sauntia Cotman
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with more spices.


Input1080
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The butternut squash was a bit too hard for my taste, but the quinoa and pumpkin seeds were good.


Alex Falcetta
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This recipe was easy to make and the results were delicious. The roasted butternut squash was especially good.


Marc Landerstar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I also liked the addition of pumpkin seeds, which added a nice crunch.


MOHAMMAD ALBI
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The roasted butternut squash was delicious and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. However, I found the spices to be a bit overpowering.


Henry Ortiz
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I especially liked the addition of pumpkin seeds, which gave the dish a nice texture.


mohamed hamedelneel
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the combination of roasted butternut squash, quinoa, and pumpkin seeds. The spices were also perfectly balanced.


Kyle Blaauw
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. The pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch and the spices gave the dish a warm and inviting flavor.