Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Amelia
Amelia
@amelia.f

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

1h
4 servings

A vibrant twist on stuffed squash, this dish transforms halved acorn squash into a flavorful vessel filled with nutty quinoa, dried fruit, veggies, and warming spices. It’s satisfying, seasonal, and naturally gluten-free—perfect as a show-stopping side or meatless main.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 1 apple
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 sage
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup quinoa
  • to taste salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup nuts
  • 1 1/3 cup vegetable broth or water
  • feta
  • lemon juice
  • garlic

Instructions

  1. Roast squash halves
  2. Cook quinoa
  3. Sauté onions apples celery salt pepper garlic
  4. Add all remaining mix ins to sauté pan
  5. Take squash out, stuff with quinoa mix, add feta on top
  6. Bake for ~10 mins (broil at end to make top crispy)

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Added pomegranate seeds on top

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