Quinoa, Butternut Squash, and Kale Salad

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.

Step: 1

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

Step: 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.

Step: 3

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

Step: 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.

Step: 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.

Per Serving: 195 calories; protein 5g; carbohydrates 34.9g; fat 5.1g; sodium 132.3mg.

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