Sauteed Pumpkin-Zucchini, served with Quinoa

So I moved back to Vienna two weeks ago. It's been really crazy since I got back. Moving into my new place, meeting with friends I haven't seen in some time, and taking care of my mother, who is not well at the moment. Work starts for me next week, so it will get even more crazy then! Like I said, my mom has not been doing so well lately either, so I have had my hands full taking care of her. Cooking and eating is a great way to make someone feel better, especially when you are eating healthy! We made a meal together yesterday that both of us enjoyed allot, I thought I would share it with you.

The recipe is quite simple actually. My mom and I stumbled upon a little farmers market in the 23rd district in vienna. We bought a couple of things there, including about a third of a pumpkin. I actually really love pumpkin, especially pumpkin soup, which is also super simple to make! I tried something slightly different this time though! I had some sage and rosemary that I picked from my moms garden. I had never cooked with sage before, and to my surprise it tasted absolutely amazing! It is very intense though, so it should be used in small quantities, to taste. here you are,

Ingredients (serves 2-3):

3 cups Pumpkin (medium cubes)

2 cups Zucchini (as well medium cubes)

3-4 stalks of scallion (roughly chopped)

about 7 leaves fresh sage (chopped finely)

sprinkle of fresh rosemary (chopped finely)

salt to taste

pepper to taste

quinoa

aged goat cheese

Put some olive oil in a frying pan or a wok, heat it up and throw in the scallion. Fry it up on a low heat until tender and kind of see through, but you defiantly dont want it to burn, that will make it bitter.

Now the pumpkin, throw it in there, let it cook for a while, you can even throw a lid on to make it cook faster, just make sure there is enough olive oil so it doesn't burn!

after about five minutes throw the zucchini in with it, as well as the sage and the rosemary.

salt, pepper, put the lid on, and let it cook for a while, until pumpkin is tender, then you know it is ready to serve!

Meanwhile you should have cooked the quinoa, it only takes about 15-20 minutes.

Serve sauteed veggies over your quinoa, and sprinkle some cheese over it, and its ready to be eaten!! My mom an I really liked it, I hope so do you!

A little note about Quinoa! it is my absolute favorite grain. Not only is it super easy and fast to cook, but it is gluten free and high in protein, making it great for vegetarians!

Hope you enjoy the meal!- Steffi