Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Loaded with fiber and vitamin C, this dish makes a wonderful vegetarian main or stunning side on the holiday table. We've pared down the ingredient list for the sake of simplicity -- feel free to add a handful of dried cranberries or apricots for extra sweetness. This recipe makes two servings but can be doubled.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
45 minutes
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper. Drizzle the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place squash on the baking sheet cut side down and roast for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, flip, and roast the squash cut side up for another 20 minutes, or until the squash is browned on the outside and fork-tender. Remove from oven.
While the squash is roasting, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet to medium high on the stove top. Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cinnamon and cook for one more minute. Add a splash of water to the pan and scrape up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add quinoa and fold gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
To serve, add half of the quinoa mixture into each of the acorn squash halves.
While the squash is roasting, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet to medium high on the stove top. Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cinnamon and cook for one more minute. Add a splash of water to the pan and scrape up any brown bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add quinoa and fold gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
To serve, add half of the quinoa mixture into each of the acorn squash halves.
Looking for inspiration? Try these recipes:
Easy White Lasagna with Chicken and Spinach
Mexican Shrimp Scampi
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
