PrintNon-Traditional Thanksgiving Brunch Menu Ideas to Impress!
Explore unique and creative brunch ideas for a non-traditional Thanksgiving celebration that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup roasted butternut squash, cubed
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and pecans.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other seasonal vegetables to the quinoa mix.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and served cold or reheated.
- Consider pairing with a festive drink like spiced apple cider.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg