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Quinoa Salad Stuffed Acorn Squash

A delicious and healthy dish perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash halved and seeded
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place acorn squash halves on a baking sheet, cut side down. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Once squash is roasted, fill each half with the quinoa salad mixture.
  5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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