Squash Mash with Quinoa Salad

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Serves: 4
Prep & Cooking: 60 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 squash (800g – 1kg)
  • 1 red onion or 3-4 spring onions
  • handful of parsley

From the cupboard and the fridge:

  • 180-200g quinoa
  • 12 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 50g roasted sunflower seeds

Method:

  1. For the puree: quarter the squash, scoop out the pulp and steam until soft.
  2. Mash with a blender, together with olive oil and a little water from the steaming pot. Add salt to taste and a tablespoon of soy sauce.
  3. For the salad: boil the quinoa (1 cup quinoa to 3 cups cold water). It’s ready when the germ separates from the grain.
  4. Finely chop the onions and parsley. Mix with the quinoa and add the dressing (olive oil, cider vinegar, soy sauce and lemon).
  5. Form a nest with the puree and place a portion of the quinoa on top. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

Recipe by Pavlina.