Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil mister or cooking spray; 1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed thoroughly; 1 c. vegetable broth; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 apple, cored and diced; 1/2 c. shredded sharp, aged or smoked cheddar cheese; 1/4 c. dried cranberries; 2 tbsp. chopped sage; 2 tbsp. chopped walnuts; salt + pepper to taste; 1 egg, whisked; 3 small acorn or sweet dumpling squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices (remove seeds & guts); 1 tbsp. butter, melted; 1 tbsp. maple syrup

Servings: persons

olive oil mister or cooking spray
1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
1 c. vegetable broth
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 apple, cored and diced
1/2 c. shredded sharp, aged or smoked cheddar cheese
1/4 c. dried cranberries
2 tbsp. chopped sage
2 tbsp. chopped walnuts
salt + pepper to taste
1 egg, whisked
3 small acorn or sweet dumpling squash, cut into 1/2-inch slices (remove seeds & guts)
1 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. maple syrup

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1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray or oil and place squash rings on sheets.
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2.Cook quinoa in broth according to package directions. Cool slightly.
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3.Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook about 10 minutes, or until onion is just beginning to brown. Add apple and cook about 5 minutes more, until apple is softened. Allow to cool slightly.
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4.Combine quinoa, apple and onion mixture, cheese, cranberries, sage, and walnuts in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in egg.
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5.In a small bowl, combine butter and maple syrup. Brush tops and insides of squash rings with butter mixture; season with salt and pepper.
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6.Stuff quinoa filling into the center of each squash ring, pressing down to fit as much stuffing as possible without overflowing. Spray centers of squash rings with oil or cooking spray. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and squash is tender.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil mister or cooking spray, 1/2 c. quinoa, rinsed thoroughly, 1 c. vegetable broth, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings

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