QUINOA-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Here's an amazingly flavorful (and healthy) recipe that my family will actually eat. You can omit the sausage if you want to make it a side dish or an even lighter meal. -Valarree Osters, Lodi, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash crosswise in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of each half to allow them to lie flat. Place on a baking sheet, hollow side up; brush tops with oil. Mix 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and garlic powder; sprinkle over top. Bake until almost tender, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic, pepper and the remaining Italian seasoning and salt; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in quinoa and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in egg and parsley; spoon into squash., Bake until filling is heated through and squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and additional parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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mpange malama
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. The quinoa stuffing is so flavorful and satisfying, I don't even miss the meat.
mabundi mabundi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also love that it's a healthy and delicious meal that's easy to make.
Josiah gitau
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The squash was perfectly tender and the quinoa stuffing was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Boitshepo Moremi
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The squash was tough and the quinoa stuffing was dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe.
Alanys Kylee
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The quinoa stuffing is so flavorful and versatile. I've tried it with different types of vegetables and grains, and it's always delicious.
Noor Afshan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Faisal Ahamed Shoishob
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the quinoa stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Dada Matthew olusola
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to the quinoa stuffing, and it was much better. I also roasted the squash for a bit longer, which helped to caramelize the edges.
Godfrey charles
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out undercooked and the quinoa stuffing was bland. I was disappointed with the results.
Allen Quick
[email protected]The quinoa-stuffed acorn squash turned out great! The squash was tender and the quinoa stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Yehia Damaty
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to throw it together in about an hour, and it was a delicious and healthy meal. The quinoa stuffing is especially versatile, and I can imagine it being used in a variety of other dishes.
Adeeb Jacobs
[email protected]This quinoa-stuffed acorn squash was a hit with my family! The squash was perfectly tender and the quinoa stuffing was flavorful and satisfying. I especially liked the addition of the dried cranberries and pecans, which added a nice sweetness and cru