with Avocado & Black Bean Salsa and Quinoa
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!
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Utensils
Tags
Quinoa
120
Butternut Squash
1
Pumpkin Seeds
15
Mexican Style Spice Mix
1
Medium Tomato
2
Avocado
1
Black Beans
1
Lime
1
Soured Cream
150
Vegetable Stock Powder
0.5
Mint
1
Coriander
1
Olive Oil
1
Water
500
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!**
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
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