Quinoa Kale Stuffing With Squash Rings

• 1 acorn squash washed and thinly sliced horizontally into 1/8th inch thick slices, seeds removed
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Quinoa Stuffing:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 small shallots thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup diced sweet bell pepper
• 1 sweet potato peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa or 1 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa (check how to cook quinoa post)
• 1 cup sliced fresh kale
• 2/3 cups chickpeas (canned then drained, or cooked)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano minced (or 1 teaspoon of dried oregano)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (skip if vegan)