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Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa and Feta
A simple and satisfying vegetarian lunch featuring roasted butternut squash, fluffy quinoa, and salty feta cheese. Customize with your favorite herbs and spices!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Calories
385 kcal
Difficulty
Easy
Equipment
3 items
Cost
£1.38/serving
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Ingredients
Servings
4
1mediumButternut squash(Peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch pieces)
£1.75
2tablespoonsOlive oil(Divided)
£0.20
0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
£0.01
0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Or to taste)
£0.02
0.5cupQuinoa(Rinsed)
£0.60
1cupVegetable broth(Or water)
£0.30
4ouncesFeta cheese(Crumbled)
£1.50
1tablespoonFresh sage(Chopped, optional)
£0.75
2tablespoonsPumpkin seeds(Optional, for garnish)
£0.40
Total Cost
£5.53
£1.38 per serving
Instructions
- 1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3.Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 4.Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- 5.While the squash is roasting, cook the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- 6.Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- 7.In a large bowl, combine the roasted butternut squash, cooked quinoa, and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- 8.Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped sage (if using).
- 9.Serve immediately. Garnish with pumpkin seeds, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (280g)
385 kcal / 1611 kJ
Carbs
40g
15% of RDA
Fat
20g
29% of RDA
Protein
14g
28% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
7 g
23% of RDA
Sugar
11 g
12% of RDA
Sodium
450 mg
20% of RDA
Saturated Fat
7 g
35% of RDA
Chef's Tips
Add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions to the baking sheet with the squash.
Substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
For a sweeter flavor, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey after roasting the squash.
Cooking Equipment
Oven
Baking sheet
Medium saucepan
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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