Cranberry Apple Squash Quinoa Pilaf

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February 16, 2016

Cranberries in a bowl

We always use fresh cranberries in our Thanksgiving day sauce. (Photo Credit: Shaw Girl via Flickr)

This Cranberry Apple Squash Quinoa Pilaf recipe is from Chef Charles of RawYouth.org.

Cranberry Apple Squash Quinoa Pilaf from Chef Charles of RawYouth.org

SERVES

2

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

10 min

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup steamed butternut squash

1/2 cups sliced apples

3/4 cup dried cranberries

2 tsp. coconut oil

3 tsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. organic, non-GMO soy sauce or tamari, such as Kikkoman or San-J

1/2 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. tahini

1/2 c. raw or toasted pecans

Directions

Once quinoa is cool, combine with all ingredients, and toss. Top with additional pecans.

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