Winter Squash Dinner

Winter Squash Dinner

Ingredients:

1. 0.5 (1/2) acorn squash, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces

2. 1 cup cauliflower rice

3. 3 oz. skinless chopped cooked chicken breast, optional

4. 1/2 cup quinoa, cooked in water

5. 2 cups kale, cooked (in oil and vinegar)

6. 1 tbsp. lemon juice

7. 2 tsp. olive oil (separated 1 tsp for cooking; 1 tsp for dressing)

8. salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Place sliced acorn squash on a pan and brush with 1 tsp. olive oil and season with pinch of salt/pepper.

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Scatter squash on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until softened.

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While squash is baking, combine cooked quinoa,

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Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 4-5 minutes over medium heat or until they smell toasted. Add to bowl with quinoa.

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Add cooked squash to the quinoa and dress with lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.) Toss well and add in the cooked chicken if using!

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Season with additional salt or pepper if needed.