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By Simply Recipes
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Skillet Dinner
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:25min
This butternut squash and black beans skillet dinner with quinoa and spices is ready, start to finish, in under 45 minutes.
Updated at: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:10:39 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories289 kcal (14%)
Total Fat11.1 g (16%)
Carbs37.3 g (14%)
Sugars3.8 g (4%)
Protein10.3 g (21%)
Sodium603.8 mg (30%)
Fiber8.5 g (30%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

1 poundbutternut squash
peeled and seeded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

3 tablespoonsolive oil

¾ teaspoonsalt

⅛ teaspoonground black pepper

1 cupred quinoa

1onion
medium, finely chopped

2cloves garlic
finely chopped

1 teaspoonancho chili powder
or chili powder of your choice

½ teaspoonground cumin

1 teaspoondried oregano

1 ¼ cupswater
or low-salt vegetable stock

1 x 15 ouncecan fire-roasted diced tomatoes

1 x 15 ouncecan black beans
rinsed and drained

2 handfulsbaby spinach leaves
large

⅓ cuppepitas
green pumpkin seeds

½ cupcotija cheese
crumbled, optional

½ cupcilantro leaves
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