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Quinoa and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

12 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 50MINS

Quinoa and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Recipe

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2 ratings
This is the perfect pairing of sweet apples and maple with quinoa and pecans. You gets lots of different textures from the creamy roasted acorn, and the crunch from the apples and pecans.
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This is the perfect pairing of sweet apples and maple with quinoa and pecans. You gets lots of different textures from the creamy roasted acorn, and the crunch from the apples and pecans.
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Garlic & Zest
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50MINS

Total Time

$0.91

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Acorn Squash
1
Acorn Squash
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Whole Coriander Seeds
1 tsp
Whole Coriander Seeds
Fennel Seeds
1 tsp
Fennel Seeds
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Quinoa
1 cup
Quinoa
Apple
1
Apple
Pancetta
1 slice
Pancetta
or Chopped Olives or Capers with Golden Raisins
Sage Leaves
4
Sage Leaves
Fresh Thyme Leaves
2 tsp
Fresh Thyme Leaves
Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
313
Fat
13.5 g
Protein
11.1 g
Carbs
38.2 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Prepare the Quinoa (1 cup) according to package's instructions if you haven't already.
step 3
Grate the Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup). Chiffonade the Sage Leaves (4). Peel and dice the Apple (1). Dice the Pancetta (1 slice) and chop the Fresh Thyme Leaves (2 tsp).
step 4
Cut the Acorn Squash (1) half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Set the cut side down on a cutting board. Halve it again lengthwise. Place on a roasting pan and coat each with Olive Oil (2 tsp).
step 4 Cut the Acorn Squash (1) half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Set the cut side down on a cutting board. Halve it again lengthwise. Place on a roasting pan and coat each with Olive Oil (2 tsp).
step 5
In a mortar and pestle, grind together the whole Whole Coriander Seeds (1 tsp) and Fennel Seeds (1 tsp) Mix in the Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), Brown Sugar (1 Tbsp) Stir to combine. Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over squash. Bake 20 minutes.
step 5 In a mortar and pestle, grind together the whole Whole Coriander Seeds (1 tsp) and Fennel Seeds (1 tsp) Mix in the Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp), Brown Sugar (1 Tbsp) Stir to combine. Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over squash. Bake 20 minutes.
step 6
Meanwhile, heat remaining Olive Oil (1 1/3 Tbsp) in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add pancetta and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a folded paper towel to drain.
step 6 Meanwhile, heat remaining Olive Oil (1 1/3 Tbsp) in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add pancetta and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to a folded paper towel to drain.
step 7
Add sage and thyme to pan and cook until crispy, 1-2 minutes. Reserve fat in the pan and transfer herbs to the same paper towel as the pancetta. Add the diced apple to the pan and cook over medium high heat until softened, 2-3 minutes.
step 7 Add sage and thyme to pan and cook until crispy, 1-2 minutes. Reserve fat in the pan and transfer herbs to the same paper towel as the pancetta. Add the diced apple to the pan and cook over medium high heat until softened, 2-3 minutes.
step 8
Mix cooked quinoa, pancetta, herbs, Apple, and Parmesan Cheese in a medium bowl. Toss to combine. Fill acorn squash with quinoa stuffing. If stuffing seems dry, drizzle extra olive oil over the squash boats.
step 8 Mix cooked quinoa, pancetta, herbs, Apple, and Parmesan Cheese in a medium bowl. Toss to combine. Fill acorn squash with quinoa stuffing. If stuffing seems dry, drizzle extra olive oil over the squash boats.
step 9
Heat in oven for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through. Serve.
step 9 Heat in oven for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through. Serve.

Tags

American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Side Dish
Vegetables
Thanksgiving
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