QUINOA-STUFFED SQUASH WITH FETA

Quinoa-Stuffed Squash with Feta image

Look no further for a mighty tasty vegetarian recipe that'll put a smile on the whole family's faces! Our Quinoa-Stuffed Squash with Feta recipe does the trick! Quinoa-Stuffed Squash with Feta is as filling as it is flavorful.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings, 1/2 stuffed squash each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 acorn squash (2 lb.)
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 cup ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Pierce squash in several places with paring knife. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until tender, turning after 6 min. Cool slightly.
Meanwhile, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 13 min. Remove from heat. Fluff with fork. Add cheese, dressing, garlic and 3 Tbsp. parsley; mix lightly.
Heat oven to 400ºF. Cut squash lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut sides up, in single layer in shallow baking dish; fill with quinoa mixture.
Bake 15 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g