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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 9oz shaved brussels sprouts (I used Green Giant brand)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- garlic salt & pepper
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 cups 1/2″ cubed butternut squash
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pepitas
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 123g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 317 | |
| Calories from Fat 126 | 40% |
| Total Fat 14.27g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5.89g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium 482mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 37.81g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 6.35g | 4% |
| Protein 11.21g | 18% |
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