Spice up your meals with our ginger-quinoa-filled acorn squash! This healthy, flavorful dish is perfect for fall. #gingerquinoa #acronsquash #healthyrecipe
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
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Make your next meal healthier and more flavorful with this easy-to-make gingery quinoa stuffed acorn squash recipe. Follow these simple steps to create a delicious and satisfying dish that's perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients:
* 4 acorn squash, halved and seeded
* 1 cup cooked quinoa
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh ginger
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh turmeric
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh lemongrass
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons coconut oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with coconut oil.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3: Spoon the quinoa mixture into each acorn squash half, filling them up as much as possible.
Step 4: Drizzle soy sauce over the quinoa mixture in each acorn squash.
Step 5: Place all four acorn squash halves in the greased baking dish.
Step 6: Drizzle coconut oil over the top of each acorn squash half.
Step 7: Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender and the filling is hot.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Squeeze lime juice over the top of each acorn squash for extra flavor.
This recipe is perfect for meal prep, as it can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. Simply reheat in the microwave or oven before serving. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious gingery quinoa stuffed acorn squash today!