Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Earthy acorn squash cradles a vibrant quinoa filling, bursting with sweet and savory notes. Dried fruits offer a chewy counterpoint to the nutty quinoa and toasted pecans, creating a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    128 g
  • Fiber
    15 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    101 mg
  • Sugar
    37 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut-side down in a baking pan.

02

Step

Bake acorn squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes. Flip to face up and cool until easily handled.

03

Step

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in prunes, raisins, apricots, garlic, and ginger. Cook until prunes, raisins, and apricots plump up and quinoa is tender, about 5 minutes.

04

Step

Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and add salt; mix well.

05

Step

Scoop flesh of the acorn squash from the shells; cut into cubes and toss gently with quinoa mixture. Stuff empty shells with mixture. Sprinkle pecans on top.

For a deeper flavor, toast the pecans lightly in a dry skillet before chopping. A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg added to the quinoa mixture will enhance the warm, autumnal spices.
If you don't have all the dried fruits on hand, feel free to substitute with others you enjoy, such as dried cranberries or cherries.
To make this dish vegan, ensure your olive oil is plant-based.

Anastasia Blanda

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Keely Hammes

    Jul 1, 2025

    This was so delicious and surprisingly easy to make! The combination of sweet and savory was perfect.

  • Lela Thiel

    Jun 30, 2025

    My family loved this! Even my kids, who are usually picky eaters, ate it up.

  • Jeff Botsford

    May 31, 2025

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick, and it was amazing!

  • Giovanny Schuppe

    May 26, 2025

    I found that my squash took a little longer to bake, so just keep an eye on it.

  • Maymie Schaden

    May 21, 2025

    This is a great make-ahead dish for Thanksgiving or other holidays.

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