Gingery Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
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Gingery Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

By: Jeana Malcolm  
"This hearty dish combines quinoa with apples, veggies, and loads of ginger in an acorn squash bowl that is perfect fare for those blustery fall and winter evenings."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.0 Read Reviews (9)

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 2/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the squash halves, cut-side up into a small baking dish, and bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
  2. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. When done, stir in the butter until melted, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green pepper, and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the apple, and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Add the garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes more, then stir in the vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. When the squash is tender, scoop out some of the flesh, leaving the halves 1/2 inch thick. Roughly chop the acorn squash, and combine with the quinoa and apple mixture. Spoon the mixture back into the squash shells, and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven, and bake until the cheese has melted and is bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 574 | Total Fat: 18.5g | Cholesterol: 26mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by marmarwebber 
I love this recipe! The flavors are wonderful and quinoa has a great lightness and fluffiness... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by Shannon 
This is a great recipe, I cook my squash in the microwave and then get everything else ready.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2009 by Kendra 
Very good. I wasn't sure if the flavors would work together, but they did! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by Jaja's daughter 
The recipe makes enough stuffing for 2 acorn squash MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by Carolyn D. 
This recipe was mediocre to my tastes. I am not a big fan of quinoa but I was hoping to find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by mrsmaggiehunter 
i think i overestimated what 2 inches of ginger looks like - so i docked the recipe a star... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Liana 
I only give this 4 stars because hubby wasn't crazy about it, but I thought it was fantastic. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2008 by Emily 
I was a bit disappointed. This is missing something- perhaps some vegetable or chicken broth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by QTLOINCLOTH 
So good! Didn't need any modification at all. I used a golden delicious apple. MORE

 
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