Lemon Quinoa with Butternut Squash – MenoLabs

Ingredients

• 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• ¼ cup chopped shallots
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1-2 tbsp. lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. lightly toasted pine nuts (optional)
• 1 tsp chives, minced (optional)
• ¼ cup pomegranate seeds