Dinner for 6
Coconut Quinoa With Squash
Roasted squash and coconut quinoa combine with herbs, roasted seeds, and pomegranate seeds for a colorful meatless dish.
$5.63for 4 servings
$1.41 per serving$5.63 for 4
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $1.94Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Peaches, pears, plums$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 small kabocha squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups quinoa
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed herbs
- 1/2 cup roasted
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F, cut the squash into pieces, and toss it with one tablespoon oil and the salt.
- Roast the squash on a baking sheet for 25 minutes, turning it once.
- Rinse the quinoa, combine it with water in a saucepan, and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with the coconut oil and stir in the coconut chips and herbs.
- Fold in the roasted squash, roasted seeds, and pomegranate seeds.
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