Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple Cider Quinoa
Kick up your cooking game this season with an unforgettable acorn squash packed full of flavorful quinoa cooked in apple cider. Get the recipe now!
Ingredients
- 2 small acorn squash or 1 larger one
- 1 small onion
- 1 large carrot
- 1-2 stalks of celery
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa 84g
- ½ cup 4oz apple cider
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Halve the squash and scrape out the seeds. Place in a baking dish with a little bit of water on the bottom. Spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle with kosher salt.2 small acorn squash or 1 larger one, ½ cup water
- Bake for about 50 minutes. My little ones took about 35 minute. They should be soft when pierced with a fork.
- While the squash are cooking. Chop the onion, carrots and celery. Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick spray and brown the onion, carrots and celery. Add the dry quinoa, water and apple cider. Bring to a boil then cover and lower to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.1 small onion, 1 large carrot, 1-2 stalks of celery, ½ cup uncooked quinoa, ½ cup 4oz apple cider
- Once both are both done scoop the quinoa into the cavity of the squash and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with a little sprinkle of dried parsley and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 983mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3806IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
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