Easy Squash, Kale & Quinoa Salad by Miele

This super healthy and easy to follow recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner. It's rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals - which are all great for the immune system.  

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 butternut squash (or sweet potato) peeled & cut into cubes
• 200 g quinoa (or couscous) 
• 300 ml vegetable stock 
• 100 g kale 
• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 1 red chilli (optional)

Method 

• Place the squash (or sweet potato) on a baking tray and mix with 1 tbsp of oil, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes. 
• In the meantime, combine the quinoa and stock in a solid steam container and cook in the steam oven at 100 degrees for 20 minutes. Alternatively, place in a small saucepan and simmer on the hob for 20 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed. 
• Remove the quinoa from the steam oven/saucepan and place in the kale to then cook for 2 minutes. 
• Combine the squash/sweet potato, quinoa, (chilli), kale, remaining oil and lemon into a bowl and season well. Divide up, serve and enjoy.