Gingery Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Gingery Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the squash halves, cut-side up into a small baking dish, and bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
  2. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. When done, stir in the butter until melted, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green pepper, and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in the apple, and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more. Add the garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes more, then stir in the vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. When the squash is tender, scoop out some of the flesh, leaving the halves 1/2 inch thick. Roughly chop the acorn squash, and combine with the quinoa and apple mixture. Spoon the mixture back into the squash shells, and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven, and bake until the cheese has melted and is bubbly, about 5 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 533.7 Kcal (2234 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.81g 21%
Cholesterol 12.71mg 4%
Sodium 278.77mg 12%
Potassium 1479.42mg 31%
Total Carbs 85.46g 28%
Sugars 17.33g 69%
Dietary Fiber 13.92g 56%
Protein 20.57g 41%
Vitamin C 64.1mg 107%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 26%
Iron 17.8mg 99%
Calcium 448.8mg 45%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.39 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 21%
Cholesterol 1.77mg 4%
Sodium 38.86mg 12%
Potassium 206.21mg 31%
Total Carbs 11.91g 28%
Sugars 2.42g 69%
Dietary Fiber 1.94g 56%
Protein 2.87g 41%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 107%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 26%
Iron 2.5mg 99%
Calcium 62.6mg 45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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