Unique Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Delight Your Guests
Discover a collection of unique Thanksgiving recipes that will impress your family and friends this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Thanksgiving
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 pound butternut squash
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- Peel and dice butternut squash, then toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread it on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted squash, cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and served cold or reheated.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg