Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa Bowl

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Prep a few of these ingredients a head of time for quick lunches that come together in less than 10 mintues! This quinoa bowl has lots of fresh, crunchy vegetables like cucumbers and shredded carrots; but also has tender roasted butternut squash. 

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 2

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For the Butternut Squash:

ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash, halved and seeds discarded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt, as needed
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, as needed
  • 3 cloves garlic

For the Bowl:

ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked per package instructions
  • 1 Persian cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/3 cup beetroot hummus or hummus of choice
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 2 tahini
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 lemon, juice
  • Kosher salt, as needed

For the Butternut Squash

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  • Step 2

    On an aluminum foil lined sheet try, roast the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic cloves. Roast until tender and lightly caramelized. about 25 - 30 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Once tender, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

For the Bowl and Dressing

  • Step 1

    In a bowl, arrange quinoa, roasted squash, vegetables of choice, nuts and seeds.

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, salt and lemon juice. Adjust the consistency with a little bit of water and set aside. Drizzle over quinoa bowl and serve.