How to Make Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a healthy dinner or satisfying lunch. This recipe combines the earthy flavors of quinoa, sweet and creamy acorn squash, and a variety of herbs and spices to create a hearty and delicious meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Acorn squash is a winter squash that is known for its sweet and nutty flavor, as well as its creamy texture when cooked. When combined with quinoa, a protein-packed grain...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ¼ cup chopped prunes
  • ¼ cup chopped raisins
  • ¼ cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down in a baking pan.
  • Bake acorn squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes. Flip to face up and cool until easily handled.
  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in prunes, raisins, apricots, garlic, and ginger. Cook until prunes, raisins, and apricots plump up and quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and add salt; mix well.
  • Scoop flesh of the acorn squash from the shells; cut into cubes and toss gently with quinoa mixture. Stuff empty shells with mixture. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • Nutrition

    741 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 101mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 128g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 187mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 2089mg