Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Pears, and Pecans

Name: Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Pears, and Pecans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash; 4 Tbsp avocado oil; 4 Tbsp honey; 1 tsp sea salt; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; ¾ cup uncooked quinoa; Zest of 1 orange; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 3 Tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ tsp sea salt; 1 large ripe pear; ½ cup dried cranberries; 1/3 cup pecans; 4 ounces goat cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
406 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Pears, and Pecans

Tyler Espinosa

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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Pears, and Pecans is a lovely light meal ideal for fall and winter.

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Ingredients

Servings

Roasted Acorn Squash:

2 acorn squash halved
4 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
4 Tbsp honey
1 tsp sea salt to taste
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Quinoa stuffing:

¾ cup uncooked quinoa
Zest of 1 orange
¼ cup fresh orange juice 1/2 orange, juiced
3 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp sea salt
1 large ripe pear or apple, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup pecans chopped
4 ounces goat cheese crumbled*

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Instructions

Roast the Acorn Squash:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tip and tail off of each acorn squash, and them length-wise.
Scoop the seeds and innards out of each half. Drizzle each half with about a tablespoon of olive oil, so that all of the flesh is lightly coated. Pour a tablespoon or two of honey into the center of each acorn squash half. Sprinkle kosher salt and cinnamon over the squash.
Place the acorn squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the squash is very tender when poked with a fork.

Make the Quinoa Stuffing:

Rinse the quinoa well and soak it in a small pot for about 10 minutes.
Drain the quinoa and add 1.5 cups of water to the pot. Bring the quinoa to a full boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and allow the quinoa to simmer until all of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, cinnamon, and salt.
Once the quinoa is finished cooking, transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and pour the orange dressing over it.
Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix everything together well.
Scoop desired amount of quinoa stuffing into each acorn squash and serve!