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<\/a><\/p>\ningredients<\/strong><\/span>:
\nsalad<\/em><\/strong>
\n1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut up into 1″ cubes
\nolive (or coconut) oil
\nsalt and freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning squash
\n2 cups multi-color quinoa
\n1 teaspoon olive or coconut oil
\n4 cups water
\npinch of salt
\n1 cup dried cranberries
\n1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)<\/p>\nvinaigrette<\/em><\/strong>
\n2 large oranges (zest 1 first; and then juice both of them)
\n1\/4 cup olive oil
\n1 tablespoon honey
\nSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/p>\ndirections<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n\n- preheat oven to 400<\/li>\n
- line a baking sheet with parchment paper<\/li>\n
- place butternut squash cubes and oil in a large bowl; season well with salt, pepper and\u00a0pour onto the lined baking sheet<\/li>\n
- roast the squash for 20 minutes, turning once, \u2018til tender and slightly caramelized<\/li>\n
- while the butternut is roasting, cook the quinoa: in a medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and then stir in the quinoa, making sure to coat all the grains w\/the oil. \u00a0then add the water and salt; stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat. cover pan, turn heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or so \u2018til all the water is absorbed. remove from heat and fluff with a fork. let quinoa cool to room temperature (I spread it out on a baking sheet)<\/li>\n
- and this is a good time to get the vinaigrette together… in a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, olive oil, and honey (I used an immersion blender) \u2018til emulsified. \u00a0season well with salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n
- when the squash is done, let that cool for a few minutes, too. then combine quinoa, butternut, dried cranberries, and pepitas in a large serving bowl<\/li>\n
- drizzle the vinaigrette over quinoa salad. toss until ingredients are well dressed. \u00a0taste again for additional seasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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