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Untraditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Untraditional Thanksgiving Dinner: Discover Unique Dishes!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Explore unique and untraditional dishes for your Thanksgiving dinner that will surprise and delight your guests.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb of quinoa
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 cup of roasted butternut squash
  • 1 cup of cranberries
  • 1/2 cup of pecans
  • 1/4 cup of maple syrup
  • 1 tsp of cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and pecans.
  5. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  6. Toss gently to combine and serve warm.

Notes

  • This dish can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.
  • Feel free to add other nuts or dried fruits for variation.
  • For a vegan option, ensure the vegetable broth is plant-based.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg