Recipe For Acorn Squash With Quinoa
Add to bowl with quinoa.
Recipe for acorn squash with quinoa. Stuff empty shells with mixture. From squash cut 1 2 inch from each pointy end then halve each through its center this will help them stand straight. Add in the minced onion during the final 5 minutes of cooking time.
For today s recipe i wanted to keep it simple and easy. Then add cooked quinoa raisins nuts and spices and mix to combine. Bake until filling is heated through and squash is tender 20 25 minutes.
Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 4 5 minutes over medium heat or until they smell toasted. Simmer the quinoa covered in vegetable broth or water for 12 to 14 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Place cut side down on the pan bake for 30 minutes until fork tender and golden brown.
Add the filling to your squash bake it another 5 minutes and done. While squash is baking combine cooked quinoa diced apple scallions and parsley in a large bowl. Scatter squash on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 25 minutes or until softened.
Cut into cubes and toss gently with quinoa mixture. Saute onion in 1 8 cup water until translucent and soft. While the squash is roasting prepare the quinoa.
Cut acorn squash in half scoop out the center seeds. Drizzle squash with olive oil salt pepper and place skin side up on aluminum covered baking sheet. While the acorn squash is baking prepare the quinoa.