Quinoa Stuffed Squash
This stuffed squash is a delicious dish that everyone is sure to enjoy.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 381kcal
Ingredients
- 2 whole acorn squash each halved, seeds and pulp removed from centers
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt divided
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water, low-sodium
- 1/2 cup onions finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups baby bella mushrooms or white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons thyme leaves fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 garlic clove minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Rub the insides of the 4 squash halves with 3/4 tablespoon olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow to roast for 30 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Toast dry quinoa in a small pot over medium heat, for about 2 minutes, stirring the entire time. Add 3 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth, 1/8 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to high. Bring just to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Cover, cooking for about 25 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Add 3/4 tablespoon olive oil to a saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until they are soft and translucent. Add mushrooms and thyme. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, until mushrooms have browned and all of their water has been released and evaporated.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until golden and fragrant, stirring, and remove from the heat. Stir mushroom and onion mixture into the cooked quinoa. Spoon the quinoa mixture into the halves of each acorn squash. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5squash with 1 cup filling | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 166mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11