Name: Roasted Maple Delicata on Quinoa Pilaf
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste; 2 pounds delicata squash; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon real maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; Sea salt and pepper; 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil; 1 teaspoons ancho chili powder; 1/4 teaspoons sea salt; Fresh thyme, for garnish

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Roasted Maple Delicata on Quinoa PilafSprouted Kitchen

The glorious thing about delicata squash opposed to other autumn squash is that the skin is absolutely edible once roasted. The maple and spice here play off it's naturally sweet flavor.

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