Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa with Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 29 mins

Total: 34 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa with Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Ingredients

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Mix the warm melted butter thyme sage and sugar together in a small bowl.

Step 3

Place cubed butternut squash in prepared baking dish. Drizzle with seasoned butter. Roast uncovered in preheated oven until tender about 20 minutes.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Stir the quinoa and pumpkin seeds into the roasted squash.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa with Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 314.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.8g 20%

Carbohydrates: 34.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 16.2g 25%

Saturated Fat: 5.3g 26%

Cholesterol: 17.8mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 3963.5IU 79%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 7.7mg 13%

Folate: 95.5mcg 24%

Calcium: 50.5mg 5%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 158.4mg 57%

Potassium: 461.2mg 13%

Sodium: 486.8mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 145.6

*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.