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Quinoa/Apple/Pancetta Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Quinoa/Apple/Pancetta Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Quinoa/Apple/Pancetta Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large acorn squash
1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
1 large onion, diced
1 large apple, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4 oz pancetta ( if omit , increase sea salt by 1/4 tsp) (optional)
5 -6 leaves sage, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sherry wine vinegar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese (tasty ) (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375. Cut acorn squashes in half and small slice on edges to sit upright independently. Scoop out seeds. Prick with fork. Lightly brush with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with sea salt. Roast in oven facing downwards in baking dish for about 30-45 minutes based on thickness of squash. Should be very soft.
Prepare quinoa – 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until water absorbed. About 25 minutes. Set aside.
In a large sauté pan, cook pancetta until desired doneness (slightly crispy). Set aside on paper towel. Sauté one diced onion on medium heat in a bit of olive oil until brown and softening. The more color you can develop (without burning, of course) the better. Slow-cooked onions add so much flavor!
Once the onion has cooked 10-15 minutes, add the diced apple and chopped sage and cook until soft. Add the cranberries and the cooked quinoa, and turn heat down to low.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, cinnamon, and salt together into a dressing. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture, add cooked pancetta, and continue to stir over low heat.
Once the acorn squash has cooked, flip them right side up and fill the squash with the quinoa mixture, add a small trickle of balsamic vinegar if desired and sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Bake 10-15 additional minutes, until the tops of the quinoa is golden and starting to get crispy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	421.86 Kcal (1766 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.25g	28%
Cholesterol	37.53mg	13%
Sodium	722.02mg	30%
Potassium	1083.01mg	23%
Total Carbs	53.33g	18%
Sugars	12.11g	48%
Dietary Fiber	8.29g	33%
Protein	14.67g	29%
Vitamin C	29.1mg	49%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	262.2mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	108.73 Kcal (455 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.7g	28%
Cholesterol	9.67mg	13%
Sodium	186.09mg	30%
Potassium	279.14mg	23%
Total Carbs	13.74g	18%
Sugars	3.12g	48%
Dietary Fiber	2.14g	33%
Protein	3.78g	29%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	49%
Iron	0.9mg	18%
Calcium	67.6mg	26%

* 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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