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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of stuffed acorn squash, filled with a savory mixture of grains, vegetables, and spices.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffed acorn squash, vegetarian recipes, fall recipes, healthy dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squashes
  • 1 cup quinoa or rice
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut the acorn squashes in half and remove the seeds.
  • Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the squashes for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  • While the squash is roasting, cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
  • In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
  • Add diced bell pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in black beans, cooked quinoa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Remove the squashes from the oven and flip them over.
  • Fill each squash half with the quinoa mixture and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 5g