Beef / Pork

Sausage and Squash Quinoa takes several minutes to prepare.

Sausage and Squash Quinoa takes several minutes to cook.

Sausage and Squash Quinoa makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Sausage and Squash Quinoa are:

3 cup butternut squash
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 tbsp ground cumin
1.5 tsp chili powder
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp cornstarch
.25 cup cold water
2 cups quinoa, cooked according to the package
16 oz low fat sausage, cooked

Here is how you make Sausage and Squash Quinoa:

Heat the oven to 350. Cut a medium butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place cut side down in a 9x13 pan and add about an inch of water. Bake for 90 minutes. Carefully remove the peel and mash.Combine the mashed squash, beef broth, and spices in a large pan over medium high heat. Whisk the cornstarch in the cold water and add to the squash. Heat until it starts to bubble and thicken. Remove from heat and stir in the sausage and quinoa.Enjoy!

The nutritional information for Sausage and Squash Quinoa is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 306.1

• Total Fat: 8.6 g
• Cholesterol: 30.0 mg
• Sodium: 559.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 42.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
• Protein: 19.1 g