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Mediterranean Quinoa and Roasted Winter Squash

Squash Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c. water
1⁄4 t. sea salt
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups roasted squash cut into bite sized pieced
1/2 cup dried fruit of your choice
1/2 cup pepitas or nuts
1/4 c. mint
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a sauce pan bring the water, salt and quinoa to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. When quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. Heat oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the quinoa and cook for another minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the squash, dried fruit and nuts. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped mint. Serve hot or room temperature.