Warm Pumpkin Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 500 g pumpkin
- 500 g Brussels sprouts
- 120 g quinoa
- 1 red onion
- 400 g cauliflower
- 15 g cranberries
- 150 g lettuce
- 20 g pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 25 g pecans or walnuts
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pepper and salt to taste
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 200°C and toss the pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and red onion with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper, then roast until tender.
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy.
Combine the roasted vegetables with the cooked quinoa, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, nuts, and lettuce in a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the salad warm.
Tips
If you do not like quinoa, substitute it with couscous, rice, or bulgur for variety.
