Winter Squash
Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash and Pecans
This gluten-free quinoa salad was prepared at our latest Kids in the Kitchen event and was a huge hit! We mixed red quinoa, dried cranberries, green onions, roasted butternut squash, and pecans with a sweet and tart dressing that looked and tasted as good as it sounds! We think this would make an easy, healthy addition to your family’s holiday dinner!
It’s Almost Halloween… A Fall Pizza
Chef Marguerite Grifka created this healthy, fall-inspired pizza using fruit, vegetables, and herbs from our garden! Roasted Kabocha squash, fresh corn, dried figs and mint adorn this whole wheat pizza with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon… Yum!
Roasted Kabocha Squash Salad
Roasted Kabocha Squash Salad Created by Chef Trey Foshee Serves 6 Ingredients 2 pounds of Kabocha squash, cut into 1” segments, seeds removed ¼ cup olive oil 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced salt and pepper 12 ripe figs ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup Saba or good quality balsamic vinegar 3 cup arugula, …
Veggie Quesadilla
Veggie Quesadilla Serves 4-6 Ingredients 12 small corn or small (6-inch) whole wheat tortilla 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated (2 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed, diced seasonal veggies (for winter, any combination of: butternut squash, onion, garlic, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, swiss chard, etc.) *Variation: Add a tablespoon of cooked black …
Ranch Quesadilla
Ranch Quesadilla Created by Jesús González Makes 6 Ingredients 6 small corn or whole wheat tortilla (or Handmade Corn Tortillas, see below) 9 ounces low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups mixed seasonal veggies, diced (for winter, any combination of butternut squash, onion, garlic, mushrooms, peas or corn kernels) salsa, if desired Directions …
Three Sisters Vegetarian Posole
Three Sisters Vegetarian Posole Created by Marguerite Grifka Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon mild chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 3 cups vegetable broth (or bouillon cubes and water) ¼ cup green onion, sliced ½ cup winter squash, small dice 1 cup assorted diced vegetables such as rutabaga, dark greens, …
Tahitian Squash Soup
Tahitian Squash Soup Created by Jordan Russell Ingredients for Tahitian Squash Soup 1 large Tahitian squash, peeled and diced (or any winter squash) SAVE SEEDS! 1 head garlic, peeled and roasted 8 cups low-sodium vegetable stock salt and pepper fresh herbs, as a garnish cream, optional Directions for Tahitian Squash Soup 1. Preheat oven to …
Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Kale Risotto
Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Kale Risotto Created by Chef Amy DiBiase Serves 4 Ingredients 1 butternut squash, halved and roasted until soft 1 yellow onion, small dice 2 Tablespoons garlic, minced 1½ cups Arborio rice 7 cups vegetable/chicken broth (low salt) 6 leaves of black kale, shredded ½ cup parmesan cheese 2 Tablespoons butter …
Steamed Winter Squash with Ginger and Orange
Steamed Winter Squash with Ginger and Orange Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 winter squash (tahitian, butternut, kabocha, or banana squash), peeled and cut into 1” chunk 2 slices of ginger, in ¼” slices 1 orange, zested and juiced 1 Tablespoon olive oil Directions 1. Put ginger in 1 inch of water in …
Tahitian Squash Taco
Tahitian Squash Taco with a Grape Tomato and Cucumber Salsa with a Black Chile and Lime Drizzle Created by Hanis Cavin Ingredients and Directions for Tahitian Squash 1 Tahitian squash – cut into large pieces ½ cup honey 2 limes, juiced 1 Tablespoon cayenne chile salt and pepper Mix honey, limes and cayenne together. Pour …
