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Mexican Spiced Squash (v)
Medium Spice
Veggie
Mexican Spiced Squash (v)

with Avocado & Black Bean Salsa and Quinoa

35 min
Difficulty: 2/3
Mexican

We love black beans for the drama that their jet-bead good looks can bring to a dish. But for less shallow reasons too! Simultaneously nutty and creamy, they're a good source of both protein and fibre and make a delicious addition to this zingy, Mexican-inspired dish of butternut squash, quinoa and avocado. Enjoy!

Allergens

Milk

Utensils

Medium Saucepan
Baking Tray
Large Bowl
Bowl
Grater
Chopping Board
Knife
Mixing Bowl
Spoon
Strainer

Tags

Medium Spice
Veggie
SEO
Ingredients
Quinoa

Quinoa

120

Butternut Squash

Butternut Squash

1

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

15

Mexican Style Spice Mix

Mexican Style Spice Mix

1

Medium Tomato

Medium Tomato

2

Avocado

Avocado

1

Black Beans

Black Beans

1

Lime

Lime

1

Soured Cream

Soured Cream

150

Vegetable Stock Powder

Vegetable Stock Powder

0.5

Mint

Mint

1

Coriander

Coriander

1

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

1

Water

Water

500

Preparation
1
Roast the Squash

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Halve the **butternut squash** lengthways and scoop out the seeds (no need to peel). Chop it into 2cm cubes and place on a lightly oiled baking tray. Sprinkle over half the **fajita seasoning** and a pinch of **salt**. Toss to coat then spread out evenly and roast on the top shelf of your oven until charred at the edges, 30 mins. Turn halfway through cooking.

2
Cook the Quinoa

Put a large saucepan of **water** on to boil (amount specified in the ingredient list). When boiling, add the **vegetable stock pot** and stir to dissolve. Lower the heat to medium and add the **quinoa**. Cook uncovered, until the **quinoa** is tender and the seed has split, 11-12 mins. When done, drain in a sieve and leave to cool.

3
Start the Salsa

Chop the **vine tomato** into 1cm chunks. Pop in a mixing bowl and season with a pinch of **salt**. Halve the **avocado** lengthways and twist apart. Remove the stone and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Chop the flesh into 1cm chunks and add to the **tomato**. Zest the **lime**. Mix half the **zest** into the salsa, along with a squeeze of **lime juice**. Mix well and set aside.

4
Add the beans

Drain the **black beans** in a colander and rinse under cold water. Add to the **salsa**. Pick the **mint leaves** from their stalks and finely chop (discard the **stalks**). Add half to the **salsa**. Roughly chop the **coriander** (stalks and all) and stir it in too. Add a pinch of the remaining **fajita seasoning** and the **olive oil** (amount specified in the ingredient list). Taste and adjust with **salt, black pepper** or more **spice** if you like it hot!

5
Mix the Sour Cream

Mix the remaining chopped **mint** through the **sour cream**. Add a pinch of **salt** and set aside. Transfer the (now cooled) **quinoa** to a large bowl and add a squeeze of **lime juice**, the remaining **zest** and a pinch of **fajita seasoning**. Mix together and add **salt** to taste.

6
Assemble and Serve

Stir half the **salsa** through the **quinoa**, then spoon the **quinoa** into deep bowls. Top with the **butternut squash** and the remaining **salsa**. Dollop on some **sour cream** and sprinkle over the **pumpkin seeds**. **Enjoy!**

Nutrition per serving

871

kcal

Energy (kcal)

3644

kJ

Energy (kJ)

49

g

Fat

16

g

of which saturates

75

g

Carbohydrate

21

g

of which sugars

27

g

Protein

2.4

g

Salt

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