Description
Roasted Acorn Squash Quinoa Stuffing is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of acorn squash with the nutty flavor of quinoa, featuring a savory stuffing made from quinoa, sautéed onions, garlic, dried cranberries, and walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the acorn squashes by cutting them in half, scooping out the seeds, drizzling with olive oil, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Roast the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook the quinoa in a saucepan with vegetable broth or water, bringing it to a boil, then simmering for 15 minutes.
- Sauté the diced onion in olive oil until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed onion, garlic, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts in a large bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the roasted acorn squashes with the quinoa mixture and return to the oven to bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Notes
- Choose firm and heavy acorn squashes with a deep green color.
- Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.
- Consider adding herbs and spices for enhanced flavor.
- Vegetarian variations can include sautéed spinach or cheese.
- For added protein, consider mixing in cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed acorn squash half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Acorn Squash, Quinoa Stuffing, Vegetarian Recipe, Healthy Dish