Butternut Squash Loaf with Cranberry

½ c. cooked black beans

2 Tbsp. olive oil
¼ C. diced onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, peeled and diced small
1 celery rib, diced small
½ green apple, peeled and diced small
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 C. cooked butternut squash, roughly mashed
½ C. cooked quinoa
1 Tbsp. toasted walnuts, chopped
1 beaten egg
¼ C. panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp. sea salt

Cranberry Glaze

½ C. fresh cranberries

¼ C. ketchup
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. Sriracha sauce
1 garlic clove, minced

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place cranberries on a small baking sheet. Place black beans on another.  Put both in the oven and roast for about 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Warm oil in frying pan over med-low heat; add onion and the minced 3 garlic cloves.  Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add carrot and celery, cook 5 minutes.  Add the apple and Italian seasonings and cook another 3 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine squash, cooked vegetables, quinoa, roasted black beans, walnuts, eggs, panko, and salt.  Mix until well combined.  Transfer mixture to a parchment lined 9x5 loaf pan, smoothing out with a spatula to remove any air bubbles.

Prepare the cranberry glaze- puree roasted cranberries and all glaze ingredients until smooth.  Spoon glaze over squash loaf so fully covered.  Place loaf in oven and bake for 45 minutes.  Remove from oven and let rest 5-10 minutes.  Serve and enjoy!