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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Stuffed Acorn Squash
Servings: 4
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squashes
  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetables of your choice
  • 1/2 cup edamame beans
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds raw
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings (optional)

  • Avocado
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Tahini, lemon juice and maple syrup dressing
  • Cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut both squashes in half, scoop out the seeds and place each half (cut side up) on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Drizzle 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over each half slices of the squash. Season with 1/4 tsp of garlic on each half and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the squash in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, until fork tender; you don't want it completely cooked through yet!
  • While squash is in the oven, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. (We did 1/2 cup quinoa to 1- 1 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until all the water is absorbed).
  • In the meantime, to a sauce pan, add 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Place the frozen veggies and edamame beans in the pan and sauté for 3-5 minutes, just until they are thawed.
  • Once the quinoa and veggies are cooked, place these ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Add pumpkin seeds, curry powder, 1 tsp garlic powder and the thyme and stir.
  • Remove the squash from the oven and place 1/2 cup of the quinoa-veggie mixture into the middle of each half of the squash- don't be afraid to pile it up.
  • Put the stuffed squash back onto the tin foil-lined baking sheet and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until the squash is cooked completely.
  • Top with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Notes

Variations:
-Vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free: Keep recipe as is.
-Extra protein: Use either ground turkey or beef or a bean/legume (i.e. black beans, chickpeas, lentils, etc.) in place of half of the quinoa. 
-Meat lover: Use ground turkey or beef instead of quinoa.