Quinoa with Butternut Squash, Cranberries & Pistachios (Quinoa “Stuffing”)
Ingredients:
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (see tutorial for cutting a butternut squash http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/how-to-peel-seed-and-cut-butternut-squash/)
1 red onion, peeled and diced
3-5 cloves garlic, with peel still on
1 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil (or any high-heat oil)
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
3 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
zest of one orange
2 cups roughly-chopped fresh spinach
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup shelled pistachios