Butternut Squash, Leek and Quinoa Salad

Here is a delicious and fun way to use butternut squash, leeks and quinoa. I adore the garlicky onion flavor of leek and after using it always feel I should use it more. This dish is whole grain, fiber and nutrient rich and satisfying. 

Butternut squash, leek and quinoa salad 

Ingredients:

• one butternut squash, cubed to roast
• one pack of boil in the bag quinoa love these as easy and fast to cook
• A few cauliflower florets 
• One large leek chopped 
• a handful of cilantro chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and coriander powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked chipotle pepper 
• a dash of olive oil

Method;

1. heat oven to 400 degrees, roast butternut squash, leek and cauliflower for 20 -30 min until soft with olive oil, salt and pepper and smoked chipotle pepper
2. meanwhile cook the quinoa 
3. then in a large mixing bowl, mix the squash, leek, cumin and coriander powder, cilantro and a little Zataar.
4.  Enjoy 

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