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Cozy Butternut Squash Bowl

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A warm, nourishing dish combining roasted butternut squash, quinoa, and vibrant spinach, perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the butternut squash by peeling, halving, scooping out seeds, and cubing it into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Toss in olive oil and spices, mixing to coat the squash.
  4. Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Cook the quinoa by combining it with water in a saucepan, bringing to a boil, then simmering for about 15 minutes.
  7. Sauté the baby spinach in a pan with olive oil for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  8. Prep the chickpeas by draining and rinsing or roasting them for extra crunch.
  9. Assemble the bowl by layering quinoa, roasted squash, sautéed spinach, chickpeas, feta, pumpkin seeds, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Notes

For variations, consider adding spicy ingredients, omitting cheese for a vegan option, or switching grains for texture.

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Keywords: butternut squash, quinoa bowl, vegetarian recipes, comfort food, fall recipes

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