Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 acorn squash
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 apples, diced
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 egg
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. put a thin layer of water in a baking dish and put the squash cut side down in it. tent with foil and cook in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
• 2 boil 1 c water and add the quinoa. cook for 15 minutes or until soft.
• 3 melt the butter on medium and add the onion. sautee the onions for 2 minutes, or until just turning brown. add the apples and spices and sautee another 2 minutes. remove from heat and mix in the breadcrumbs, egg, cheese, and salt and pepper.
• 4 when the squash had cooked, remove it from the pan and stuff with the quinoa mix. put it in a pan with the skin side down and cook at 400 for 10 minutes, or until the top starts to brown.