BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH QUINOA, SPINACH, AND WALNUTS

Butternut Squash With Quinoa, Spinach, and Walnuts image

Provided by Paris D

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, cleaned and thinly sliced
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 cup quinoa
1/3 cup golden raisin
2 cups Baby Spinach
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the broth, squash, quinoa and raisins and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the squash and quinoa are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Gently stir in the spinach and cook until it just begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
Sprinkle with the walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 23.1, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 9.7, Protein 8.5