by Apple Therapy

Fall Quinoa Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 medium butternut squash (peeled and diced)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 12 oz chicken sausage links (sliced into bite-sized pieces (apple flavor is best))
  • 4 cups tuscan kale, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • 4 oz crumbled goat cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Place butternut squash on baking sheet, drizzle w/ 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to combine, season w/ salt & perpper
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 min or until squash is soft
  4. Place quinoa and 2 cups of water in medium boot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, let simmer for 18-20 min, or until water is absorbed.
  5. While quinoa and squash are cooking, put 1 tbsp of oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sausage, cook 5-7 min.
  6. Once squash and quinoa are cooked, add to skillet with sausage and add kale, stir to combine.
  7. Mix together olive oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Drizzle over quinoa mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Top with dried cherries, goat cheese, and sage.