VEGGIE AND QUINOA STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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We love acorn squash and quinoa, so I figure, why not put them together? This is a very hearty and filling recipe!

Provided by Jacquiesa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 acorn squash, halved
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon margarine
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Bake acorn squashes in a 350 degree preheated oven face down in a baking dish filled with about an inch of water for 30 minutes.
  • While squash is baking, add quinoa and water to a saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, remove quinoa from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Put veggies in a microwave safe dish, sprinkle with water, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Mix veggies, margarine/butter, chili powder and quinoa.
  • When squash is finished baking, stuff squash with quinoa and veggie mixture.
  • Place in a clean baking dish, cover with foil, and return to oven for another 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.6, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 181.8, Carbohydrate 85.2, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 16

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