Pumpkin Quinoa

Warm quinoa with roasted pumpkin, prunes and ginger, finished with pomegranate and mint.

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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!