Annabel’s & Co. Catering: Roasted Squash Recipe

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is a whole grain alternative with similar texture.

dates

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots provide sweetness and are often less expensive.

fresh sage

🥗Healthier: fresh thyme

💰Cheaper: dried sage

Thyme offers a different flavor profile but is still aromatic.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds add crunch and are often more affordable.

Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds.

Brush the squash with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 1 hour.

Once roasted, peel the skin off the squash and let it cool for a minute.

In a pan, add 2 cups of quinoa and toast it for about 5 minutes until aromatic.

Add the equivalent of 2 cups of chicken broth to the toasted quinoa and cover it.

Cook for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and then fluff it up.

Chop the fresh sage and dates, adding them to a bowl with the quinoa.

Add more olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mixture and combine everything well.

Serve the roasted squash filled with the quinoa mixture.

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