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!
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
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, blanch the green beans in boiling water until they just turn a dark green and plunge them into cold water.
- Toss everything into the mixture of the peanut sauce and the coconut milk and enjoy.
Option: Serve over a bed of greens such as baby spinach or baby kale.
Option: Roast the green beans with the pumpkin.
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Joanne says
October 31, 2014 at 11:11 amYay for more pumpkin! I love it paired with Thai flavors and absolutely MUST try this!!
Tina Muir says
October 31, 2014 at 11:29 amYummy! 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 🙂
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
October 31, 2014 at 12:47 pmThis is one GIANT bowl of yum. I am obsessed with peanut dressing!
Catherine says
October 31, 2014 at 1:38 pmOh my!! this is a beautiful salad. I would so enjoy this. Catherine
Jeanette says
October 31, 2014 at 9:09 pmLove the stunning colors in this salad and that peanut sauce + coconut milk just put this over the top!
Jenny says
November 1, 2014 at 3:32 pmI bet this is so good! These flavors are perfection!
Gaby says
November 2, 2014 at 12:34 amThis looks so fresh and yummy!
Abbey says
November 24, 2014 at 10:27 amThis looks so delicious and utterly addictive, and SO easy to make. This is a must make for the holidays.
Tim says
December 17, 2014 at 11:26 pmIt's the middle of December with no posts since October – is everything okay with Kevin? Hope so…
sonny says
December 18, 2014 at 2:17 amCome back and cook! I miss you. :,(
If you need inspiration, how about a tourtiere?
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George says
December 23, 2014 at 6:14 pmYummy salad, I might try this for Christmas
Findia Group says
December 24, 2014 at 9:35 amThanks for sharing!
sonny says
December 24, 2014 at 9:21 pmCome back!! :'( Teach me how to cook for Christmas in a closet!
Anonymous says
January 7, 2015 at 4:58 amKevin: Are you still posting? Haven't heard from you in months. Hope all is well. I miss your inspiration. Update, please!
Biz says
January 7, 2015 at 8:18 pmWhere have you been?? Nothing posted here or on facebook – hope you are okay!
Mimsie says
January 24, 2015 at 10:39 pmNo more recipes?