Cookin’ Greens Savoury Kale, Butternut Squash & Quinoa Side Dish

Both a side-dish or stuffing, this moist and earthy recipe is a perfect blend of greens and savoury sausage. The focaccia cubes anchor it by soaking up all of the combined ingredients and flavours.

Cookin' Greens Savoury Kale, Butternut Squash & Quinoa Side-Dish

2015-10-05 21:01:35

Serves 4

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

50 min

Total Time

1 hr 10 min

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

50 min

Total Time

1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

1. 1 bag (300g) of Cookin' Greens Kale, Butternut Squash & Quinoa Blend (frozen)
2. 4 tbsp of olive oil
3. 3-4 fennel sausages, casings removed
4. 3 large leeks, white and light-green parts only, sliced
5. 1/2 lb stale multigrain onion focaccia, cubed
6. 1 large egg
7. 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
8. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus another 1/4 cup grated*

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ﾟ F.
2. Grease 9” x 9” casserole dish with oil.
3. In a large sauté pan heat oil. Add sausage. Cook until golden brown (about 6 minutes).
4. Add leeks and frozen Cookin’ Greens Kale, Butternut Squash & Quinoa Blend; season with pepper.
5. Cook until leeks and kale are softened (about 5 minutes).
6. Add the focaccia cubes and remaining oil.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and chicken broth until smooth; stir in grated parmesan cheese. Pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture; cook until liquid is absorbed by the bread, about 1 minute.
8. Transfer mixture to the prepared oven proof casserole dish. Scatter remaining grated cheese evenly on top and bake until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes.
9. Serve as a side-dish or use as a savoury stuffing.

Dietitian Notes :

1. Gluten Free
2. Vegetarian : Remove sausage or use a vegetarian sausage

By Elis Halenko

Cookin' Greens http://cookingreens.com/