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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Description

This vegetarian stuffed acorn squash recipe is beautiful and delicious! The cheesy quinoa filling develops an irresistible crispy top in the oven. Make it for your holiday dinner or serve it on a relaxed weeknight at home. Recipe yields 4 stuffed squash halves.

Ingredient:

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
  • ½ cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup raw pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta

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