Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash with cranberries, pistachios, and parsley, this dish is wonderful for the winter season. This dish is packed with nutrients and flavor that is sure to become a new holiday favorite.

Ingredients

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 4

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

• 2 medium acorn squash
• 2 Tbs apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbs olive oil
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground sage
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, shelled & chopped

Directions

1. Begin by preheating the oven to 400ºF.
2. Then, cut the acorn squash in half along the length and remove the seeds.
3. Place the squash in a large baking dish, skin-side down.
4. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and 2 Tbs of olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
5. Then, brush the insides of the squash with the vinegar/oil mix, flip the squash and brush the skin-side. Keep the squash face-down.
6. Place the squash in the oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until tender.
7. Once the squash has baked, brush lightly with any remaining vinegar/olive oil mix.
8. While the squash roasts heat the remaining olive oil in a medium saucepan.
9. Saute the onion on medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until the onions are soft.
10. Then, add the quinoa, a pinch of salt, and the remaining seasonings. Stire together for 1-2 minutes.
11. Add in 2 cups of water and cover the pot.
12. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
13. Once the quinoa is done, remove from heat and stir in the cranberries and half of the parsley and pistachios.
14. Finally, stuff the squash with the quinoa mix and top with the rest of the parsley and pistachios. Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition Information

*Information is for the entire recipe, not per serving (divide totals by 4 for an individual breakdown)

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