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BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH QUINOA AND HONEY

Prep/Cooking Time: 45-60 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash
• 1 large red onion
• olive oil
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 100g quinoa
• 2 tbsp honey
• 6 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

• peel the butternut squash and onion
• remove the seeds from the squash
• cut the squash and onion into pices of similar size
• lay the squash and onion on a baking sheet
• drizzle with olive oil
• season with the salt sugar and chili flakes
• roast in a preheated oven at full temp
• cook till the edges begin to char
• remove from the heat and leave to cool naturally
• measure the quinoa using a cup
• place the quinoa in a pan adn add 2 * the amount of water by volume
• add a generous pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil
• bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer
• cover with a lid and cook until all the water has been absorbed
• remove from the heat and fluff with a fork
• leave to cool to room temperature
• place the honey and vinegar in a jar and shake till well combined

To serve combine the steamed quinoa and roasted squash in a bowl and add the dressing
Season to taste and serve immediately