Winter Vegetable Stew with Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced
• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion in a bit of olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the carrots, parsnips, and butternut squash to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.