Description
Winter Spirulina Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This delightful dish combines sweet roasted pumpkin, fluffy quinoa, and nutrient-rich spirulina to create a warm and inviting meal that?s as visually appealing as it is nourishing. Perfect for cozy nights in or as a show-stopping centerpiece at festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tricolor quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups pumpkin, cubed (about one small sugar pumpkin)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp spirulina powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast pumpkin for about 25 minutes until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine roasted pumpkin and cooked quinoa. Stir in spirulina powder until evenly coated.
- Serve warm or at room temperature; drizzle with olive oil or sprinkle nuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg