Acorn Squash - A Healthy, Light & Vegetarian Summer

Name: Acorn Squash - A Healthy, Light & Vegetarian Summer Favorite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 acorn squash; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint; 2 tablespoons fresh basil; salt & pepper, to taste at end; 1 avocado; feta cheese; fresh lemon or lime

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice acorn squash in half, remove seeds, place on baking sheet, sprinkle with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper to taste. Cook for ~1hr until you can stick a fork through easily (like a baked potato).
2
In sauce pan, cook the quinoa - follow directions on box (normally its 1 c fresh quinoa to 2 c water).
3
Add can of Cannellini beans to quinoa.
4
Add 1/4 c of olive oil to quiona.
5
Add to quinoa, salt/pepper to taste (I used ~ teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of pepper).
6
Right before you remove squash from oven (as quinoa has cooled) add fresh herbs to quinoa.
7
To plate & serve: Place 1/2 acorn squash on dish, spoon 1/4 of quinoa mixture, top with fresh avocado, feta cheese and sliced radish. Can drizzle with a bit more olive oil if you prefer and even a squeeze of lemon or lime.

212

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 acorn squash, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash - A Healthy, Light & Vegetarian Summer Favorite falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Acorn Squash - A Healthy, Light & Vegetarian Summer Favorite

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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