Quinoa W Delicata Squash & Swiss Chard

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium delicata squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Portobello mushrooms, stems and dark gills removed (on the underside of the mushroom cap, use a spoon to scrape), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 leek, white part only, quartered and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger, peeled
1 bunch Swiss chard or other dark leafy green, stems removed, chopped into 1-inch square pieces (about 1 1/2 cups chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup dried quinoa, prepare according to package instructions
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Heat the oil in a large sauté pan set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed delicata squash and cook until lightly browned, about 7 minutes, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the cubed Portobello mushrooms and chopped leeks. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger and cook for 1 minute, then add the chopped chard. Cook, stirring often, until well-combined and the chard begins to wilt. Add the spices (salt, black pepper, cinnamon, red pepper) and the water. Cover the sauté pan with a lid to steam the vegetables; keep covered for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and taste the vegetables – the squash should be soft enough to easily bite without falling apart. If the squash is still hard, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and steam for another few minutes. Stir in the sesame oil and cook 1 minute longer.
Combine the hot cooked quinoa in a large bowl with the vegetables; mix well. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve warm.
Serves 4.
From: http://foodiereflections.com/?p=3717

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