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Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

This quinoa-stuffed acorn squash recipe because it's perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.

Total Time

1hr

4.7

3 Ratings

Author: Joyous Health

Servings:

Ingredients

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Acorn Squash , halved, deseeded

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1 tbsp

Coconut Oil

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1/2

Red Onion , finely chopped

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1 cup

Kale , chopped

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1 1/2 cups

Quinoa , cooked

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1 handful

Fresh Parsley , chopped

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1 tbsp

Currants

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4 tbsp

Pecans

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1/2 tsp

Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground

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1/4 tsp

Ground Allspice

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1 tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

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to taste

Sea Salt

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to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Cut the Acorn Squash (2) in half and scoop out the seeds.

Place on greased or parchment lined baking sheet flesh side down. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the squash is fork tender.

While squash is in the oven, melt Coconut Oil (1 tbsp) in a pan and sauté Red Onion (1/2) until tender. Add Kale (1 cup) and cook for only 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, combine the Quinoa (1 1/2 cups) , sautéed Onions and Kale, Fresh Parsley (1 handful) , Currants (1 tbsp) , Pecans (4 tbsp) , Simply Organic Cinnamon, Ground (1/2 tsp) , and Ground Allspice (1/4 tsp) . Drizzle with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 tbsp) and season with Sea Salt (to taste) , and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) .

Once squash is ready, remove from the oven and scoop warm quinoa stuffing into each half. You may have a little leftover, so have a spoon ready to enjoy it!

Serve immediately while it's still warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

757

FAT

30.9 g

PROTEIN

21.1 g

CARBS

103.7 g