Delicata Squash topped with Beetroot Millet Pilaf
🌿 Vibrant and wholesome! 🌱
Presenting my favorite winter dish: Delicata Squash with Beetroot Millet Pilaf. Packed with nutrients, stunning colors, and irresistible flavors! Here is a recipe for you to try.
Ingredients
• 1 Delicata squash, cut into thick rounds or in halves and deseeded
• 1/2 cup cooked millet
• 1 medium beetroot, roasted and chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup pistachios crushed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil over the squash halves, sprinkle with salt, and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
2. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the grated beetroot, spinach, cumin powder, smoked paprika, and cooked millet. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
4.Top or fill the roasted squash rounds / halves with the beetroot millet mixture.
5. Optional: Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
📌 Save this for later if you’re looking for a plant-based masterpiece that doubles as comfort food!
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