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Pumpkin Quinoa Bowl

This Pumpkin Quinoa Bowl is gluten free, vegetarian and full of fall flavor!  The quinoa, pumpkin, cranberries, pecans and gorgonzola come together in a perfect blend of textures and flavors.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin recipe, vegetarian quinoa bowl
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 461kcal

Ingredients

Pumpkin Quinoa

  • 1/4 Cup Dry Quinoa - 1/2 Cup Water
  • 3/4 Cup Sliced Celery about 1 stalk
  • 2 Cups Cubed Pumpkin * 1/2 small pumpkin
  • 1 Tb Butter
  • 1 Tb Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 2 Tb Chopped Pecans
  • Salt/Pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 1/3 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Tb Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Gorgonzola Cheese

Instructions

  • 1. Begin cooking quinoa in water according to package directions. Some quinoa requires a rinse before cooking.
  • 2. Prep the celery and pumpkin. Thinly slice the celery. Cut pumpkin in half then scoop out the seeds and goop. Carefully remove the pumpkin skin, cutting from the top in a downward motion. Chop pumpkin into one inch pieces.
  • 3. Make the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, milk and gorgonzola until fully incorporated. (this can be done while the pumpkin is cooking)
  • 4. Melt the butter and oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add pumpkin and cook for 10 minutes (until soft and slightly browned), stirring frequently. Add the celery and cranberries, cook for 5 more minutes. Add salt, pepper and pecans 1 minute before removing from heat.
  • 5. Mix the sauteed pumpkin mixture with the cooked quinoa. Top with a dollop of gorgonzola dressing. Add some extra chopped pecans and gorgonzola crumbles to finish (optional). Serve immediately.

Notes

*Make sure you buy the cooking/baking pumpkins!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 610mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 24g
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