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quinoa stuffed acorn squash

MelBelle avatar
Recipe by
Melanie B
@MelBelle
Kennesaw, GA

I have been on a journey to eat healthier, so this is what I created.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quinoa stuffed acorn squash

  • THE SQUASH
  • 3
    acorn sqush
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, room temperature
  • 1-2 tsp
    sage or any herb you perfer
  • QUINOA
  • 1 c
    quinoa
  • 2 c
    cooking liquid
  • THE STUFFING
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 c
    onion, diced
  • 1 lg
    carrot, grated
  • 6-8 oz
    mushrooms, fresh, sliced
  • 1 c
    zucchini or yellow squash, diced
  • 2 Tbsp
    cilantro, fresh, choped
  • feel free to add your favorite veggies

How To Make quinoa stuffed acorn squash

  • 1
    Cut the squash in half and scoop out the insides. Mix the butter and sage together. You can use any seasoning you want. I like the flavor the sage gave. Bake on a sheet pan until tender- 45 minute - 1 hour at 350.
  • 2
    While those are baking, start your quinoa. You need 1 part quinoa to 2 parts liquid. I used water, but you could use a stock if desired. Bring the liquid to a boil, add the quinoa, reduce heat and let simmer until the liquid is absorbed- about 10-15 minutes.
  • 3
    Time to start the veggies. Grate, dice or slice as directed in the ingredient list. Heat oil over medium heat and add veggies. Stir until tender.
  • 4
    Add the veggies to the quinoa and mix together. Now just stuff the squash halves.
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