Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe

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Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash
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Directions:

  1. Roast the squash:.
  2. Cut squash in half (pierce and microwave for a minute first to make it easier to cut). Scoop and seeds and pulp and discard (or reserve seeds for roasting later, yummy!).
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, cumin, and nutmeg.
  4. Put cut side down on a baking pan and bake at 400 degrees for 30-50 minutes (depends on size, should be soft and slightly browned).
  5. Make the quinoa:.
  6. Put 1/2 cup of quinoa into 1 cup of water. Season with salt, cumin, and coriander seeds (optional). Bring water to boil. Reduce to simmer and cover until water is absorbed, around 15 minutes.
  7. Make the veggies:.
  8. Saute onions, garlic, ginger, carrot, celery and pepper (and/or other assorted veggies to taste). Season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, cinammon and orange juice concentrate. Cook until desired veggie tenderness.
  9. Assemble:.
  10. Scoop some quinoa into the squash half and top with veggie mixture. Top with some cilantro leaves and/or toasted almonds if desired.
  11. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 130.09 Kcal (545 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.54g 2%
Sodium 28.8mg 1%
Potassium 443.79mg 9%
Total Carbs 25.63g 9%
Sugars 5.24g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.08g 16%
Protein 4.12g 8%
Vitamin C 46.1mg 77%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 42%
Iron 14.3mg 80%
Calcium 54.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 88.56 Kcal (371 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.05g 2%
Sodium 19.61mg 1%
Potassium 302.1mg 9%
Total Carbs 17.45g 9%
Sugars 3.57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 16%
Protein 2.81g 8%
Vitamin C 31.4mg 77%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 42%
Iron 9.8mg 80%
Calcium 36.8mg 5%

* 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

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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