Detox Naturally- Healthy and hearty roasted butternut squash and cauliflower recipe!

Did you know? Cauliflower is full of antioxidants, and fiber which aid in detoxing the body naturally (hello new years resolution).  It also has anti-inflammatory properties, is a good source of vitamin C, as well as contains B vitamins, and can help in cancer prevention.  Cauliflower, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain compounds known as isothiocyanates, which inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Delicious Harvest grain with roasted butternut squash and cauliflower.... the best part? It's so simple to make!!

Ingredients:

 florets from 1 medium cauliflower

1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed ( you can buy them already cut up and washed, but you will pay a lot more)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive  oil

1 1/4 cup Trader Joes Harvest Grain

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon of thyme 

1 tablespoon goat cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Cut the stem of the cauliflower and break the florets apart.

Place the cauliflower florets and butternut squash in a large saute pan or a roasting dish. 

Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, and season with the garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the saute/roasting pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, then removing to stir and place backin for another 20 minutes (until the cauliflower is softened to you liking. 

While this is cooking place the harvest grain mix into a sauce pan bring water to a boil and add in 1 1/4 cup of the grains, I also add in 1 teaspoon of olive oil.  Cover reduce to a simmer and cook for ten minutes. 

 Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Once harvest grains are done, mix in 1 tablespoon of goat cheese, sprinkle with some seat salt and pepper ( I also added a sprinkle of thyme)  

Mix together butternut squash/cauliflower roast with the harvest grain!

ENJOY!!!