Description
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of stuffed acorn squash filled with fluffy quinoa and vibrant vegetables—a perfect dish for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Squash:
- 2 medium Acorn Squash
For the Filling:
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely diced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Squash:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- 2. Drizzle olive oil over each half and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
For the Filling:
- 3. Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth (double the amount of quinoa). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- 4. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions and garlic until translucent. Add chopped bell peppers, cumin, and paprika; stir until well combined.
- 5. Once sautéed, mix in the cooked quinoa along with salt and pepper to taste until fully incorporated.
- Assembling:
- 6. Remove roasted squash from the oven carefully. Spoon generous amounts of the quinoa mixture into each half and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- 7. Serve warm as a main dish or side by drizzling additional olive oil on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
