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Quinoa Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Quinoa Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 spaghetti squash
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tb fresh if available)
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pignoli nut
1/4 preserved lemon , insides removed, rinsed well, minced
6 garlic cloves, chopped roughly
1 tsp dried oregano (or 2 tsp fresh )
1/2 tsp ground sumac
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
salt & pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F Cut squash in half lengthwise, scrape out seeds & drizzle with a small bit of olive oil. Place on foil lined roasting pan & bake for 1 hour. It should be tender when poked with a knife or fork.
Saute onion in a 2TB olive oil. Add garlic, oregano & a pinch of salt. When soft, add quinoa & vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer & cook, covered about 15 minutes. Stir in raisins & let sit, covered.
Toast pignoli nuts in a dry skillet. Set aside.
When squash is cooked, scrape the strands into a LARGE bowl. Season with salt & freshly ground pepper. Add cooked quinoa & toasted pignoli nuts, toss to combine. Add vinaigrette, toss to combine. Refill squash halves or put in a casserole dish & keep warm in oven until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	806.22 Kcal (3375 kJ)
Calories from fat	348.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.7g	60%
Sodium	12407.25mg	517%
Potassium	382.97mg	8%
Total Carbs	94.92g	32%
Sugars	2.17g	9%
Dietary Fiber	5.2g	21%
Protein	10.2g	20%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	49mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	329.96 Kcal (1381 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.84g	60%
Sodium	5077.95mg	517%
Potassium	156.74mg	8%
Total Carbs	38.85g	32%
Sugars	0.89g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	21%
Protein	4.18g	20%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	20%
Calcium	20.1mg	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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