Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 shallot
Add the diced butternut squash and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften.
1 ½ cup butternut squash
Stir in the apple, garlic, dried thyme, dried sage, and cinnamon, and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
1 cup apple, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp thyme, ½ tsp sage, ¼ tsp cinnamon
Add the cooked quinoa, apple cider vinegar, lemon zest, and walnuts. Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes to combine flavours.
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp lemon zest, ¼ cup walnut
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper