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September 5, 2013 | This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my Disclosure for more info.

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is delicate to taste, yet a wholesome meal on the table. Warm and comforting to welcome the fall season.

quinoa stuffed acorn squash recipe

quinoa stuffed acorn squash recipe

It’s beginning to look a lot like fall! And that means it is time to make cozy comfort foods like Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash, foods with cinnamon and nutmeg, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pies, and really any roasted squash. My husband I both agree that fall is our favorite time of year as it feels calm. Sounds of rustling leaves and a fresh breeze passing through the air gives this season its peaceful presence. And after a busy summer, I am ready for the calm.

My son and I visited an organic farm this week to check what seasonal foods are available. And acorn squash was there. I hesitated to buy it as I have never cooked with it before. Life gets more interesting when you try new things, so we decided to bring this nutty flavorful vegetable home. We whip up an easy quinoa mixture for inside the squash, drizzled it with honey then roasted the flavors together. I wanted to add punch with a strong cheese and only had Blue Cheese but I would suggest Feta or Goat instead.

quinoa stuffed acorn squash recipe

After baking your squash, cut out the seeds then drizzle with honey. After you stuff it, drizzle more honey then bake as shown (to caramelize).

quinoa stuffed acorn squash recipe
quinoa stuffed acorn squash recipe

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Delightful Mom Food

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb. each
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashew nuts or walnuts
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
  • 1/3 cup Feta Cheese or Goat Cheese
  • 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 1/2 tsp dry thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cover the acorn squash in olive oil. Place in a baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the flesh is easily pierced with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, cook quinoa with water according to directions. Place nuts in a frying pan on stove top and toast for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • In another bowl mix olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper.
  • When quinoa is finished add your lemon dressing, green onion, spinach, cheese, thyme and toasted nuts. Cover the quinoa mixture to keep it warm if the squash needs more time to finish baking.
  • When squash is finished baking, let cool. Cut in half and scoop out seeds. Drizzle each half with 1/2 tbsp of honey. Stuff each half with quinoa mixture. Drizzle remaining 1/2 tbsp of honey each over each acorn. Bake 20 minutes.

 

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  1. Macarena Martínez says

    September 7, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    This looks delicious! I'm trying it! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    September 9, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Am thinking about trying this – has anyone else tried it that would like to comment?

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    September 18, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    What are the two cups of water for?

    Reply
    • admin says

      September 19, 2013 at 3:16 am

      For cooking the quinoa. Then add other ingredients once quinoa is cooked.

      Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I made this today and really enjoyed it. I could – and did – eat the stuffing all on its own. I used walnuts and goat cheese from the options above. The only thing I did differently from the recipe was halving and seeding the squash before roasting; I knew I wasn't going to be patient enough to let the squash cool so I could cut and seed it. Everything turned out great!

    Reply
    • admin says

      November 4, 2013 at 3:23 pm

      So glad you left a comment about what you did and how much you enjoyed it! Thank you. I ate the stuffing by itself too… its addicting!

      Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    February 17, 2014 at 12:58 am

    How many calories does this have?

    Reply
  6. Kari says

    February 8, 2019 at 12:51 am

    Do I mix in the frozen spinach or microwave it first?

    Reply
    • Danielle | Delightful Mom Food says

      February 8, 2019 at 4:05 am

      Just mix it right in unless it is a solid lump. If it is too thick and solid to mix, heat it or let it thaw until it is manageable and will mix into the quinoa ingredients. It will heat up quickly with the warm quinoa and and when it is stuffed into the squash before baking more.

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