Quinoa Salad Stuffed Acorn...Quinoa Salad Stuffed Acorn Squash

Quinoa Salad Stuffed Acorn Squash takes about 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe makes 8 servings with 290 calories, 5g of protein, and 7g of fat each. For $2.03 per serving, this recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. Many people made this recipe, and 158 would say it hit the spot. This recipe from Love & Lemons requires acorn squash, apple, spinach, and quinoa. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. With a spoonacular score of 99%, this dish is excellent. Users who liked this recipe also liked Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash, Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash, and Gingery Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice each acorn squash in half and drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper.

2. 02

   Place the squash cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 35 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the squash.In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients - the olive oil, shallot, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, quinoa, spinach, parsley, apple, pecans, and cranberries - and mix well. Season to taste.Fill the acorn squash halves with the salad and drizzle each with olive oil, or serve with tahini sauce, if desired.