Stuffed Squash Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Grains & Legumes
Cheese & Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
- 3
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
Filling
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Combine with Quinoa
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the cooked quinoa, feta cheese, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Stuffing and Baking
- 7
Stuff Squash
Fill each half of the acorn squash with the quinoa and vegetable mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- 8
Bake
Place the stuffed squash halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- 9
Serve
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your stuffed squash!