Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash: A Cozy, Nutritious Delight
A delicious and healthy recipe for mushroom and quinoa stuffed acorn squash that’s perfect for fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 acorn squashes
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squashes cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is fluffy.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Mix quinoa, mushroom mixture, walnuts, cranberries, and parsley in a bowl.
- Fill the roasted acorn squash halves with the quinoa mixture.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add cheese on top before baking.
- Make sure to use fresh herbs if available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half squash
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mushroom and Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash