Butternut Squash Quinoa Risotto Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the butternut squash with coconut oil, cinnamon, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Stir the squash around a few times so it cooks evenly.
• While squash is cooking, add quinoa and vegetable broth to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. The quinoa should be soft, but there should still be some liquid in the pot.
• Remove squash from the oven, transfer to a bowl and mash it with a fork until almost smooth. Add squash to the quinoa, stirring to combine.
• Sprinkle in nutritional yeast (and cheese if using) and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes.
• Serve immediately and garnish with additional nutritional yeast (or cheese) and a drizzle of honey.

QUINOA WITH ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
• Place the squash in a medium bowl and add 3 tablespoons of the oil, the thyme and 2 teaspoons of salt and season with pepper to taste. Mix until the squash is well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread squash out into a single layer. Roast until a paring knife slides into the squash with no resistance, about 30 minutes, stirring about halfway through the cooking time. Put the pistachios on a small baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, rinse the quinoa in cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. Bring the broth or water to a boil and stir in the quinoa. Simmer, uncovered, until a small white spiral becomes visible in each grain, about 9 minutes. Drain the quinoa and transfer it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the pistachios, cranberries, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the spinach in a large mixing bowl and toss with the hot squash until slightly wilted. Add the quinoa mixture and toss again. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH QUINOA "RISOTTO"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to about 400°F Toss the diced butternut squad with two tablespoons of olive oil and roast in oven for about 20 minute Remove from heat and set aside.
• With remaining olive oil sauté the onions and garlic on medium heat until translucent. Add quinoa and toss for about a minute, add water and cream of mushroom soup and bring to a boil. Take heat down to a simmer and cook for about 12 minutes.
• While quinoa is cooking, blend the roasted butternut squash, coconut milk and sage to a thick puree.
• Add puree to the quinoa. You can add about 1/4 cup water to the quinoa if not cooked. Add peas.
• Simmer the quinoa "risotto" for about five more minutes. Stir frequently.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Turn off heat and let sit for about 10 minutes.
• Toss and serve.