Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 delicata squash (about 12 ounces each); 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese; 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted

Servings: persons

4 delicata squash (about 12 ounces each)
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Lightly brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place on a
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, cut side down. Bake until tender, 15-20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
4
Stir in garbanzo beans, cranberries, green onion, sage, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining oil and salt; spoon into squash. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 delicata squash (about 12 ounces each), 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Stuffed Squash Boats 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 Squash Boats

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