Pumpkin, Quinoa, Broccolini Salad with Spicy Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Name: Pumpkin, Quinoa, Broccolini Salad with Spicy Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 cups diced butternut squash; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tsp olive oil (divided); 1 small red onion (chopped in quarters); 1 red capsicum (chopped); 1 broccolini (chopped); 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; Salt & pepper; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 tbsp slivered almond; 20 g plant-based feta; Fresh basil; 1/2 grapefruit (juiced); 1/4 tsp Chili flakes (more to taste); 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:50min

This nourishing salad combines roasted vegetables, quinoa, and a spicy grapefruit vinaigrette. Packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins, it's perfect for promoting gut health.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:23:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories531.7 kcal (27%)

Total Fat18.4 g (26%)

Carbs74.5 g (29%)

Sugars19.2 g (21%)

Protein21.9 g (44%)

Sodium598.8 mg (30%)

Fiber16.3 g (58%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F/200C

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the butternut squash, 1/2 tsp olive oil, and 1 tsp cumin. Spread the mixture on a baking tray.

Step 3

Add the chopped capsicum and red onion to the baking tray. Drizzle with 1/2 tsp olive oil. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 4

In another bowl, combine the chickpeas, nutritional yeast, and 1/2 tsp olive oil. Add the broccolini to the baking tray, drizzle with 1/2 tsp olive oil, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Step 5

While the vegetables are roasting, whisk or blend the dressing ingredients together.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the roasted vegetables, baby spinach, quinoa, almonds, feta, and basil. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and toss to combine.

Step 7

Enjoy your Pumpkin, Quinoa, Broccolini Salad with Spicy Grapefruit Vinaigrette.

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