QUINOA STUFFED KABOCHA SQUASH
Kabocha is an excellent source of beta carotene, iron, vitamins C and E, potassium and dietary fiber. It also contains the highest amount of cobalt among all the vegetables, which is essential to produce insulin, thus making kabocha diabetic-friendly. For more gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, pesco-vegetarian recipes, please visit my blog, www.innerharmonynutrition.com.
Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti
Categories Pumpkin
Time 1h40m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a sauce pan, place quinoa, 1 cup of water and a vegetable stock cube.
- Bring into a boil, reduce heat and cover, and cook until all the water is gone, for about 15 minutes.
- Cut onion, pepper, and mushrooms. Cut the top off of the squash and scoop out seeds.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C degrees.
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil, and sauté chopped onion and pepper until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add mushrooms and sauté a little longer. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked vegetables and raisins to the cooked quinoa and mix.
- Stuff the squash with the quinoa mixture and cover with the squash top.
- Bake in the oven for about 60 minutes or until the squash is soft. Remove the top for the last 10 minutes.
- Infuse love and serve!
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