Balsamic delicate squash and quinoa

So honestly... I hardly ever cook. It isn't because I don't know how or what I cook is bad but because my husband is an amazing cook.

That being said, he works nights so when he has to go in earlier for some reason, I cook.

I love it because I get to expirament. I get to try new things and cook things he hates (like quinoa).

This is where this beautiful, delicious meal comes into play!

My husband used to work at an organic farm and I still follow their instagram. They kept posting pictures of a squash I had never had before so I decided to try it! 

I read that the squash was sweet so I decided to pair it with something acidic... Balsamic vinegar.

It is a very simple recipe. 

What you need:

Delicate squash

Balsamic vinegar (3tbsp total)

Olive oil (2tbsp)

Garlic powder (or olive oil infused with garlic would work too)

Quinoa (one cup)

What to do:

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees

Cut up your squash in 1/2 inch sections

Cut them in half and de-seed them

Pour 2tbsp of vinegar and olive oil into a bowl with a sprinkle (to taste) of garlic powder.

Add the squash and coat it completely with the mixture.

Put the squash on a baking sheet or stone

Bake for 25-30 min

A after you put that in, cook your quinoa. I cook it in a rice cooker. I use 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water and press the on button! 

After the quinoa is finished, add the last tablespoon of balsamic vinagar to the quinoa.

Mix in the squash and enjoy!

Toddler approved.