# Pumpkin Quinoa

**By Merve Tığlı** · 2026-07-06

Getting into summer shape with nFit recipes is tastier and more enjoyable than you’d think.

**Makes 7 servings**

### Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

-   Energy: 199 kcal
-   Protein: 5 g
-   Fat: 8 g
-   Carbohydrate: 24 g
-   Fibre: 4 g

_Estimated values._

### Ingredients

-   400 g pumpkin, cut into cubes
-   3 tbsp olive oil
-   5 prunes
-   1 small onion
-   1 clove garlic
-   Salt, black pepper
-   Juice of 1 lemon
-   1 tbsp chopped ginger
-   1 dessertspoon spice mix
-   200 g quinoa (dry)
-   To finish: 1 pomegranate, mint leaves

### Method

Rinse the quinoa and bring it to a boil with 1 cup of water (about 10–15 minutes), then let it cool. Sauté the onion, garlic, and pumpkin in the olive oil. Combine this mixture and the spices with the quinoa. If you like, garnish the top with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. Enjoy!

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> Source: [nFit Diet & Nutrition](https://shop.nfitdiet.com/blogs/nfit-recipes/pumpkin-quinoa)