Stuffed Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber, making it a nutritious addition to your diet.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Stuffed Butternut Squash

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Vegetarian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Butternut squash
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 cup Kale
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Feta cheese
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
3. Place the squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and brush with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and ground cinnamon.
4. Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
5. While the squash is roasting, cook the quinoa according to package instructions, using vegetable broth instead of water.
6. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
7. Add the kale and cook until wilted.
8. Stir in the cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, pecans, and feta cheese.
9. Remove the roasted squash from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
10. Fill each squash half with the quinoa stuffing mixture.
11. Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.