Millet Or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Millet Or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed; 1 cup cooked millet (, follow instructions on packet) or 1 cup cooked quinoa (, follow instructions on packet); 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese; 1/4 cup chives, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram; pepper; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; paprika (optional for garnish)

Servings: persons

2 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
1 cup cooked millet (, follow instructions on packet) or 1 cup cooked quinoa (, follow instructions on packet)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup chives, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
pepper
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
paprika (optional for garnish)

1
Slice off a sliver on the bottom of each squash half so they can sit flat.
2
Place squash, cut side down in an oven proof dish pour in about 1/2 inch of water, cover with foil and steam in a 375f oven until tender, turn over after 30 minutes and test for tenderness (it will take approximately 45 min total or less depending on size of the squash).
3
Combine filling ingredient s and spoon in enough to have a rounded top on each squash.
4
Put back in the baking dish with the water, stuffed side up.
5
Cover loosely with foil and bake in 350F oven for apprx 30 minutes, uncover& bake a further 15 minutes.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed, 1 cup cooked millet (, follow instructions on packet) or 1 cup cooked quinoa (, follow instructions on packet), 1 egg white, lightly beaten, 1 cup 1% fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Millet Or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash 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.

Millet Or Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

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