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Adobo Acorn Squash, Crispy Quinoa, and Jalapeño Chimichurri
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Adobo Acorn Squash, Crispy Quinoa, and Jalapeño Chimichurri

Spiced-roasted acorn squash tossed with crispy quinoa and chimichurri for a lovely side dish or simple vegan-friendly lunch.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine international
Keyword chimichurri, crispy quinoa, roasted acorn squash
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Author Erin Alderson

Ingredients

Squash

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt

Adobo Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons sucanat or brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoons sea salt

Quinoa

  • 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F. Peel the acorn squash, cut in half, and remove seeds. Take each half and slice each half into 1/2" slices. Alternatively, cut into slices then cut off peel (either way works- just depends on preference). Place in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine spices, sucanat, salt, and pepper. Add the yogurt and give a good stir. Scrape the yogurt mix into the squash and toss until squash is well-coated. Place squash in a single layer on one to two parchment-covered sheet tray and roast until tender, 30 to 40 minutes (depending on thickness of slice- they should be tender but not falling about).
  • While squash is roasting, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add quinoa and stir until liquid has evaporated and quinoa is lightly browning and crisp, 2-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Make chimichurri according to directions then serve squash with quinoa and a few spoonfuls of chimichurri,