Acorn Squash Stuffed With Quinoa, Golden Raisins, Walnuts & Sage Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash Stuffed With Quinoa, Golden Raisins, Walnuts & Sage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Acorn Squash; 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cups Cooked Quinoa; 2/3 cup Golden Raisins; 1/3 cup Dried Currants; 1 1/2 cups Diced Red Onion; 2 Garlic Cloves, minced; 1 cup Celery, chopped; 1/4 cup White Wine; 2/3 cup Walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage, minced; 1 teaspoon Grated Orange Zest

Servings: persons

3 Acorn Squash
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cups Cooked Quinoa
2/3 cup Golden Raisins
1/3 cup Dried Currants
1 1/2 cups Diced Red Onion
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 cup Celery, chopped
1/4 cup White Wine
2/3 cup Walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Sage, minced
1 teaspoon Grated Orange Zest

1
Preheat oven to 375. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Brush lightly with olive oil and place squash halves flesh side down in baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven and turn it cavity side up. While the sqush is baking, prepare the filling.
2
In a small bowl, combine the golden raisins and currants; cover them with 1/2 cup of hot water and set aside. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a saute pan, add the onions and 1/2 tsp salt. Saute over medium heat until the onions are soft, for about 5 minutes, then add garlic and celery and saute for 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until the pan is nearly dry.
3
Combine cooked quinoa, sauteed onions and celery, drained fruit, walnuts, sage, and orange zest and season with salt and pepeer to taste. Divide the filling among the squash halves. Cover and bake for 30-40 minutes.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Acorn Squash, 3 tablespoons Olive Oil, 3 cups Cooked Quinoa, 2/3 cup Golden Raisins, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Stuffed With Quinoa, Golden Raisins, Walnuts & Sage 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.

Acorn Squash Stuffed With Quinoa, Golden Raisins, Walnuts & Sage

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