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1 Stunning Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa That Never Fails

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa
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A hearty and nutritious dish featuring roasted acorn squash stuffed with a flavorful quinoa filling. Perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, cook quinoa in vegetable broth for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  5. Mix cooked quinoa, sautéed onion and garlic, cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  6. Flip squash halves, fill with quinoa mixture, and bake for another 15 minutes.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Substitute walnuts with pecans for a different flavor.
  • Add a sprinkle of feta cheese for extra richness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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