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Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings
Roasted acorn squash rings stuffed with quinoa, apples, walnuts, cheese, sage, and onions.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- olive oil mister or cooking spray
- ½ cup quinoa rinsed thoroughly
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 apple cored and diced
- ½ cup sharp aged, or smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp chopped sage
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1 egg whisked
- 3 small acorn or sweet dumpling squash cut into ½-inch slices (remove seeds & guts)
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray or oil and place squash rings on sheets.
- Cook quinoa in broth according to package directions. Cool slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook about 10 minutes, or until onion is just beginning to brown. Add apple and cook about 5 minutes more, until apple is softened. Allow to cool slightly.
- Combine quinoa, apple, and onion mixture with cheese, cranberries, sage, and walnuts in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in egg.
- In a small bowl, combine butter and maple syrup. Brush tops and insides of squash rings with butter mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff quinoa filling into the center of each squash ring, pressing down to fit as much stuffing as possible without overflowing. Spray centers of squash rings with oil or cooking spray. Bake 30–40 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and squash is tender.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
237mg
(10%)
Potassium
942mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1032IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 942mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.