Description
Discover a delicious and healthy stuffed acorn squash recipe, perfect for a cozy fall or winter meal. This dish combines tender acorn squash with savory stuffing, offering a satisfying and nutritious option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is baking, prepare the stuffing. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, pecans, and parsley.
- Season the stuffing with salt and pepper.
- Once the squash is tender, flip it over and fill the cavities with the quinoa mixture.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the stuffing is heated through and the squash is fully tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure all ingredients are plant-based.
- Add your favorite herbs or spices to the stuffing for extra flavor.
- You can substitute quinoa with other grains like rice or farro.
- Top with a sprinkle of cheese before baking for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 squash
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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