
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Pears, and Pecans
User Reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa, Pears, and Pecans
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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
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*
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!
Notes
- *Omit the cheese to make this recipe dairy-free, vegan, and paleo. You can swap out the goat cheese for feta cheese if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1of 4
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1of 4 | |
Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
Protein | 8g | 16% |
Fat | 14g | 22% |
Fiber | 7g | 28% |
Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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