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autumn dinner recipes healthy

Healthy Autumn Dinner Recipes: A Cozy 30-Minute Feast


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Healthy autumn dinner recipes to keep you warm and nourished during the cooler months.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb butternut squash, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss butternut squash with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes.
  3. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  4. Combine roasted squash, quinoa, cranberries, pecans, and spinach in a large bowl.
  5. Mix gently and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
  • Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Roasting, Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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