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Roasted Pumpkin and Green Bean Quinoa Salad in Thai Peanut Dressing

[heart_this] · Oct 31, 2014 · 27 Comments

Roasted Pumpkin and Green Bean Quinoa Salad in Thai Peanut Dressing

A quinoa salad with roasted pumpkin, green beans and red peppers in a Thai style peanut sauce dressing.

It’s time for another pumpkin recipe and this time we’ve got a roasted pumpkin and green bean quinoa salad in a tasty Thai peanut dressing. Quinoa makes for both a nice addition to a salad and a great base for salads and if you are using it as a base for a salad all you really need to do is add some veggies, like pumpkin, along with a dressing and you’re done! In addition to the pumpkin I added green beans (which I blanched rather than roasted to retain their bright green colour and crispy crunch) and red peppers along with some green onions and cilantro. The pumpkin and Thai peanut sauce combo is a fabulous one, and the inspiration for this salad, so a dressing based on it was a must! Although it’s not required, I like to serve this salad on a bed of baby spinach, just to get some more veggie goodness!

Roasted Pumpkin and Green Bean Quinoa Salad in Thai Peanut Dressing
For those that like it extra spicy, go ahead and load on that sriracha!

Roasted Pumpkin and Green Bean Quinoa Salad in Thai Peanut Dressing

Roasted Pumpkin and Green Bean Quinoa Salad in Thai Peanut Dressing

Roasted Pumpkin and Green Bean Quinoa Salad in Thai Peanut Dressing

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

A quinoa salad with roasted pumpkin, green beans and red peppers in a Thai style peanut sauce dressing.

ingredients
  • 2 cups pumpkin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cups water or 1 (14 ounce can) coconut milk
  • 1/2 pound green bean, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup peanut sauce
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
directions
  1. Toss with the pumpkin in the oil and salt and pepper, place in a single layer on a baking pan and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until tender, about 20 minutes, mixing midway through.
  2. Meanwhile, bring the quinoa and water to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes, before removing from heat and letting sit covered for 5 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, blanch the green beans in boiling water until they just turn a dark green and plunge them into cold water.
  4. Toss everything into the mixture of the peanut sauce and the coconut milk and enjoy.
Option: Replace the pumpkin with another sweet winter squash such as butternut squash or kobacha, etc..
Option: Serve over a bed of greens such as baby spinach or baby kale.
Option: Roast the green beans with the pumpkin.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 337, Fat 14g (Saturated 4g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 0, Sodium 21mg, Carbs 45g (Fiber 9g, Sugars 7g), Protein 11g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Yay for more pumpkin! I love it paired with Thai flavors and absolutely MUST try this!!

    Reply
  2. Tina Muir says

    October 31, 2014 at 11:29 am

    Yummy! What a wonderful fall salad! I love the thai peanut dressing, I actually make a similar one with a quinoa salad I make, but this is definitely better for this season 🙂

    Reply
  3. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    October 31, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    This is one GIANT bowl of yum. I am obsessed with peanut dressing!

    Reply
  4. Catherine says

    October 31, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Oh my!! this is a beautiful salad. I would so enjoy this. Catherine

    Reply
  5. Jeanette says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Love the stunning colors in this salad and that peanut sauce + coconut milk just put this over the top!

    Reply
  6. Jenny says

    November 1, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I bet this is so good! These flavors are perfection!

    Reply
  7. Gaby says

    November 2, 2014 at 12:34 am

    This looks so fresh and yummy!

    Reply
  8. Fabiana says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    That looks delicious! I would like to cook it right now, but I'll save it for the weeken when i can enjoy it more.

    Reply
  9. Abbey says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:27 am

    This looks so delicious and utterly addictive, and SO easy to make. This is a must make for the holidays.

    Reply
  10. janet @ the taste space says

    November 30, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Looks fabulous, Kevin. All those colours and flavours. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    Kevin: Are you OK? No posts since October. Wishing you the best. Hope you're doing well.

    Reply
  12. Biz says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:32 am

    Kevin – where have you been?! Thinking of you!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    Come back!

    Reply
  14. Pam says

    December 12, 2014 at 1:56 am

    What a great combination of flavors! It looks beautiful and tasty.

    I noticed you haven't been blogging lately… I hope all is well.

    Reply
  15. Tim says

    December 17, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    It's the middle of December with no posts since October – is everything okay with Kevin? Hope so…

    Reply
  16. sonny says

    December 18, 2014 at 2:17 am

    Come back and cook! I miss you. :,(
    If you need inspiration, how about a tourtiere?

    Reply
  17. Dede Herdani says

    December 21, 2014 at 2:31 am

    terimakasih atas infonya gan

    usaha online rumahan

    usaha sampingan online

    Reply
  18. George says

    December 23, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    Yummy salad, I might try this for Christmas

    Reply
  19. Findia Group says

    December 24, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. sonny says

    December 24, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Come back!! :'( Teach me how to cook for Christmas in a closet!

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    January 7, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Kevin: Are you still posting? Haven't heard from you in months. Hope all is well. I miss your inspiration. Update, please!

    Reply
  22. Biz says

    January 7, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    Where have you been?? Nothing posted here or on facebook – hope you are okay!

    Reply
  23. Mimsie says

    January 24, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    No more recipes?

    Reply

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