Description
Explore unique options for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, roasted squash, red bell pepper, and cumin.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish is vegan and gluten-free.
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: alternative thanksgiving dinner ideas