Butternut Squash Quinoa

This is such a beautiful dish and would be great served at a dinner party, particularly in the Fall because of the season for squash. The flavors of lemon and thyme are sensational with the quinoa and compliment the sweetness of the squash well.

Recipe
1 very small butternut squash, peeled and chopped (there hard to find small so you could always use a half of a regular sized one)
1 shallot
1 clove of garlic
1 lemon, freshly squeezed
1/2 T thyme
1/2 C quinoa

Cook the quinoa as you normally would. In a sauce pan, heat a tablespoon or so of olive oil and add in garlic and shallots. Saute for a few minutes then add in the squash and a bit of water since the squash will absorb the liquid as it cooks. Add the thyme and lemon, reduce heat to medium low and cover so you can steam cook the squash. Continue to stir and add more water as necessary until the squash is soft. Make sure there is little liquid before mixing with quinoa or it will be to runny.

I love simple recipes. Enjoy!
<3 Dani