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By Susan on October 24, 2011• ( 26 )
This amazingly satisfying version of the old family favorite got the “thumbs up” from picky “won’t-eat-anything-vegan” husband.
The recipe subs out the chopped beef for quinoa, a seed that has all the complete protein of chopped meat without the unhealthy animal product effects. The taste is thick and rich and certainly belly-filling…perfect for a cold night’s hearty dinner. I have it paired with a salad, but it goes great with cole slaw as well.
Also needed are salt, pepper, chili powder, and dried or fresh basil
Ingredients:
- one acorn or buttercup squash
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 red or green pepper diced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic crushed (peel garlic and let it rest 10 minutes to release the beneficial allicin from the clove before you crush it)
- 1 tBs olive oil
- 1 six oz can tomato paste
- 1 cup uncooked red quinoa (I used red for visual appeal–any type of quinoa will work)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried basil or 1 tsp fresh basil chopped fine
Directions:
1. Prepare quinoa: combine 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Set aside.
2. Bake whole green acorn or buttercup squash on foil in 350 degree F oven for 1 hour. Cut open, remove seeds and skin, and place flesh in a bowl. (can be done ahead and refrigerated for 2 days)
3. Heat 1 tBs olive oil in small cast iron (or other) pan over med high heat. Add chopped red or green pepper, onion, and crushed garlic and sautee for about 7 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir often to avoid browning.
4. Add chopped tomato, oregano, basil, pepper and heat well 1-2 minutes.
5. Add 6 oz can tomato paste and 1/3 cup water and heat well 1-2 minutes. Turn heat off.
6. Add cooked squash, 1 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp chili powder to quinoa and mix well.
7. Add tomato mixture to quinoa and mix well. Season with more sea salt or chili powder to taste. (some like it hot)
This recipe makes about 4 cups. If you have some left over, it is great over brown rice or in a wrap, or just by itself!
Enjoy!
This is my own creation (so far as I know) so credit and a link would be nice. Thanks.
Serving size: 1/2 cup Servings per recipe approx 8
Calories: 124 Fat: 1 g Fiber: 5.3 g Protein: 5 g Carbs: 22 g Iron: 10% RDA
Vitamin A: 18% RDA Vitamin C: 42% RDA
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26 replies
The Savvy Sister
April 15, 2013 • 10:09 am
Thanks!! looks great!
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April 14, 2013 • 8:54 am
Finally thanks to this recipe I have been able to make a lovely vegan bolognese. Quinoa is the key! Thanks yet again for your great ideas.
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The Savvy Sister
April 14, 2013 • 11:44 am
My pleasure! Please feel free to share your recipe here if you wish!
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April 14, 2013 • 12:10 pm
Thanks. Here it is:)
http://ramshacklemama.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/quinoa-bolognese-plant-based-so-dairy.html
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toeatingcleanin2013
February 23, 2013 • 1:52 pm
This was an amazing dish, will definitely be making this again and again!!
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The Savvy Sister
February 23, 2013 • 6:28 pm
Thanks. My hubby likes it with a spot of hot sauce, so you can adjust the spices as you like. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
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July 2, 2012 • 4:56 pm
I’m going to try this recipe in a raw version you can sprout the the quinoa and shreddthe squash I’ll let you know if it comes out well although I have no substitute for the bread Hmmm But you have me thinking thanks for posting 🙂
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The Savvy Sister
July 2, 2012 • 9:08 pm
Thanks for the suggestion!
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Barb
July 2, 2012 • 2:18 pm
This looks great- love the addition of quinoa!
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The Savvy Sister
July 2, 2012 • 9:07 pm
Thanks! A girl’s gotta get her protein!
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Such a healthy recipe! This doesn’t look like a recipe without meat!! I can’t find Quinoa here, unfortunately. I should find a substitute ingredient. Any suggestions?
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The Savvy Sister
October 27, 2011 • 12:48 pm
Buckwheat either split grain or whole grain should work. I use the whole grain in my vegetarian chili and it looks just like chopped meat.
Let me know if you can’t find that and I will find another sub
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July 2, 2012 • 9:21 am
I don’t know where “here” is, but I live in (very) small town Indiana, and we have quinoa at Wal-mart. It’s by the rice, etc.
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The Savvy Sister
July 2, 2012 • 9:42 am
While I’m not a huge “Walmart” fan, I think that’s great! Thanks for the comment
Hudson
October 26, 2011 • 5:54 pm
Im not a vegan by any stretch of the word…not even close to being a vegetarian. But this looks amazing, and I am seriously considering abandoning meat for a meal to try this.
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The Savvy Sister
October 26, 2011 • 11:44 pm
Gosh…you don’t have to abandon meat to eat quinoa! But you might actually like it, and if you wanted to do a “meatless Monday” this would be a great option for dinner. I don’t hate carnivores (I married one!). The nice thing is, you can pick one day of the week to try something meatless (don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone)
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LoveLiveAndLearn
October 26, 2011 • 1:21 pm
Mmm this looks so good!
I need quinoa recipes, I’ve never cooked it before and I really want to give it a go 🙂
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The Savvy Sister
October 26, 2011 • 11:46 pm
Quinoa is so easy to prepare and you can really make it work with just about any meal. There are quinoa flakes for a hot cereal in the morning (I notice you like you hot cereal!) and quinoa pasta as well! It really is a great protein source for meatless folks. Thanks for commenting!
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October 25, 2011 • 3:12 pm
This looks so good! The perfect comfort food for fall. We just went vegan and I can’t wait to give this a try.
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The Savvy Sister
October 25, 2011 • 4:20 pm
A real compliment coming from the quinoa queen! I’m sure you’ve noticed you are on my “blogs that I dig” list. I love your site. Please feel free to post to your site with a link back to me if you wish.
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blackhuff
October 25, 2011 • 8:20 am
What a delicious recipe. Going to try this for sure
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The Savvy Sister
October 25, 2011 • 11:45 am
Please let me know how you and family like it!
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JEG
October 25, 2011 • 1:03 am
Heading to the store tomorrow for these ingredients! Looks great!
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The Savvy Sister
October 25, 2011 • 2:35 am
We had this tonight and it was a hit with everyone. Let me know how you like it and thanks for commenting!
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