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Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squashes
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut acorn squashes in half and remove seeds.
  3. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes.
  5. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  6. In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil until soft.
  7. Mix cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, cranberries, pecans, and thyme.
  8. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Stuff roasted squash halves with the quinoa mixture.
  10. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Squash, Vegan
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